Isbister Elementary School vs. Smith Elementary School
Should I attend Isbister Elementary School or Smith 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
Isbister Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Isbister Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Smith 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
397 students
339 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#200 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#119 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
67
56
Grade 1 Students
70
62
Grade 2 Students
61
52
Grade 3 Students
62
59
Grade 4 Students
63
51
Grade 5 Students
74
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
84%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%