Garfield Elementary School vs. Hoover Elementary School
Should I attend Garfield Elementary School or Hoover 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
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Hoover 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 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hoover 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 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-4
Total Students
436 students
507 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1729 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#88 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
76
93
Grade 1 Students
79
126
Grade 2 Students
66
83
Grade 3 Students
76
110
Grade 4 Students
59
95
Grade 5 Students
80
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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3%
% Hispanic
18%
6%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
68%
85%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%