Carleton Elementary School vs. Fisher Magnet Lower Academy
Should I attend Carleton Elementary School or Fisher Magnet Lower 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
Carleton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Fisher Magnet Lower Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carleton 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Fisher Magnet Lower 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 12% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-4
Total Students
372 students
466 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2376 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
72
74
Grade 1 Students
70
100
Grade 2 Students
67
102
Grade 3 Students
55
100
Grade 4 Students
54
90
Grade 5 Students
54
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Black
99%
98%
% White
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.02
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
91%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%