Garfield Elementary School vs. Johnson Upper Elementary School
Should I attend Garfield Elementary School or Johnson Upper 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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Johnson Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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 492 students in grades 5-6, Johnson Upper 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 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
5-6
Total Students
436 students
492 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1729 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1510 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
76
-
Grade 1 Students
79
-
Grade 2 Students
66
-
Grade 3 Students
76
-
Grade 4 Students
59
-
Grade 5 Students
80
235
Grade 6 Students
-
257
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
18%
6%
% Black
4%
22%
% White
68%
61%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%