Cardinal Elementary School vs. Timberland Academy
Should I attend Cardinal Elementary School or Timberland Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cardinal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Timberland Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 619 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cardinal Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 623 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Timberland Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
619 students
623 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2535 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2777 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
8%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
2
91
Grade 1 Students
3
58
Grade 2 Students
184
53
Grade 3 Students
155
75
Grade 4 Students
134
76
Grade 5 Students
141
75
Grade 6 Students
-
77
Grade 7 Students
-
62
Grade 8 Students
-
56
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
23%
64%
% White
56%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
10%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
93%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
