Gates Elementary School vs. Hill Elementary School
Should I attend Gates Elementary School or Hill 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
Gates Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 500 students in grades 1-4, Gates 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 55-59% (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 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (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 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
1-4
K-4
Total Students
500 students
265 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#403 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#347 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
53
Grade 1 Students
122
50
Grade 2 Students
126
53
Grade 3 Students
132
56
Grade 4 Students
120
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
5%
n/a
% White
83%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%