Hillsdale Preparatory School vs. Gier Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 54 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hillsdale Preparatory 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Gier Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-4
Total Students
54 students
436 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2291 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1897 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
4
85
Grade 1 Students
13
86
Grade 2 Students
6
102
Grade 3 Students
2
78
Grade 4 Students
10
85
Grade 5 Students
7
-
Grade 6 Students
8
-
Grade 7 Students
3
-
Grade 8 Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
91%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%