Cooley Elementary School vs. Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
Should I attend Cooley Elementary School or Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus? 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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Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 387 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cooley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-3
Total Students
387 students
477 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1282 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
69
170
Grade 1 Students
57
133
Grade 2 Students
64
174
Grade 3 Students
59
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Grade 4 Students
75
-
Grade 5 Students
63
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
4%
% Black
6%
35%
% White
78%
53%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
