Carpenter School vs. Pittsfield School
Should I attend Carpenter School or Pittsfield School? 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
Carpenter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Pittsfield School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 467 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carpenter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 250 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pittsfield School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
467 students
250 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1094 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#758 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
89
47
Grade 1 Students
67
38
Grade 2 Students
87
37
Grade 3 Students
72
43
Grade 4 Students
78
39
Grade 5 Students
74
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
11%
21%
% Black
32%
20%
% White
36%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
8%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
