Douglas Road Elementary School vs. New Bedford Academy
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 553 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Douglas Road 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 44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 63 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, New Bedford 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-8
Total Students
553 students
63 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1223 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2051 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
20-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
≤20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
97
7
Grade 1 Students
71
9
Grade 2 Students
87
6
Grade 3 Students
102
7
Grade 4 Students
94
9
Grade 5 Students
102
8
Grade 6 Students
-
4
Grade 7 Students
-
7
Grade 8 Students
-
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
17%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
85%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
11%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
14%