Jamestown Upper Elementary School vs. South Elementary School
Should I attend Jamestown Upper Elementary School or South 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
Jamestown Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
South 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 326 students in grades 3-5, Jamestown Upper 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 65% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South 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 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
3-5
K-5
Total Students
326 students
417 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#191 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#241 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
73
Grade 1 Students
-
58
Grade 2 Students
-
73
Grade 3 Students
95
71
Grade 4 Students
122
59
Grade 5 Students
109
83
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
88%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%