Columbia Upper Elementary School vs. Western Middle School
Should I attend Columbia Upper Elementary School or Western Middle 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
Overview
Serving 432 students in grades 3-6, Columbia Upper 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 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 619 students in grades 6-8, Western Middle 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 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-6
6-8
Total Students
432 students
619 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1496 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1627 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
105
-
Grade 4 Students
128
-
Grade 5 Students
92
-
Grade 6 Students
107
215
Grade 7 Students
-
175
Grade 8 Students
-
229
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
91%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
