Gier Park School vs. Post Oak School
Should I attend Gier Park School or Post Oak 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
Gier Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Post Oak School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Gier Park 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Post Oak School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-8
Total Students
264 students
332 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
43% | 57%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
71
58
Grade 1 Students
59
50
Grade 2 Students
64
49
Grade 3 Students
70
50
Grade 4 Students
-
42
Grade 5 Students
-
21
Grade 6 Students
-
21
Grade 7 Students
-
18
Grade 8 Students
-
23
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
28%
26%
% Black
19%
20%
% White
30%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
22%
13%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%