Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus vs. Cooley Elementary School
Should I attend Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus or Cooley 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
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-3
K-5
Total Students
477 students
387 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#1282 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
170
69
Grade 1 Students
133
57
Grade 2 Students
174
64
Grade 3 Students
-
59
Grade 4 Students
-
75
Grade 5 Students
-
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
11%
% Black
35%
6%
% White
53%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
