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George Defer Elementary School vs. Lewis Maire Elementary School

Should you attend George Defer Elementary School or Lewis Maire Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
George Defer Elementary School
15425 Kercheval Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Lewis Maire Elementary School
740 Cadieux Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

George Defer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Lewis Maire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 464 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Lewis Maire 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
464 students
258 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at George Defer Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lewis Maire Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
47% | 53%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lewis Maire Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
12 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at George Defer Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lewis Maire Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at George Defer Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grosse Pointe School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lewis Maire Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grosse Pointe School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#58 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
#79 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of George Defer Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lewis Maire Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 5% in MI)
75-79%
(Top 5% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George Defer Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lewis Maire Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 5% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George Defer Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lewis Maire Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of George Defer Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lewis Maire Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
112
71
Grade 1 Students
92
38
Grade 2 Students
93
39
Grade 3 Students
79
55
Grade 4 Students
88
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at George Defer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Grosse Pointe School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at George Defer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Grosse Pointe School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lewis Maire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Grosse Pointe School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at George Defer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grosse Pointe School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lewis Maire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grosse Pointe School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at George Defer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grosse Pointe School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lewis Maire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grosse Pointe School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at George Defer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grosse Pointe School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lewis Maire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grosse Pointe School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at George Defer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grosse Pointe School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lewis Maire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grosse Pointe School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.34
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of George Defer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lewis Maire Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at George Defer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lewis Maire Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at George Defer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lewis Maire Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grosse Pointe School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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