Ferry Elementary School vs. George Defer Elementary School
Should I attend Ferry Elementary School or George Defer 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
Ferry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
George Defer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 302 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ferry 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 60-64% (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 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-4, George Defer Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
302 students
455 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#375 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#88 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
72
113
Grade 1 Students
52
74
Grade 2 Students
61
81
Grade 3 Students
49
84
Grade 4 Students
68
103
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
85%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
10%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
