Central Elementary School vs. Gates Elementary School
Should I attend Central Elementary School or Gates Elementary 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
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Gates Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 532 students in grades 1-4, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 47% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 500 students in grades 1-4, Gates Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
1-4
1-4
Total Students
532 students
500 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#639 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#403 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
140
122
Grade 2 Students
142
126
Grade 3 Students
137
132
Grade 4 Students
113
120
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
84%
83%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%