Gardens Elementary School vs. Morton Elementary School
Should I attend Gardens Elementary School or Morton 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
Gardens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Morton 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 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gardens Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
489 students
312 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#422 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#363 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
82
52
Grade 1 Students
77
46
Grade 2 Students
81
54
Grade 3 Students
79
53
Grade 4 Students
84
53
Grade 5 Students
86
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
96%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%