New Buffalo Elementary School vs. Bridgman Elementary School
Should I attend New Buffalo Elementary School or Bridgman 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
New Buffalo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Bridgman 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 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Buffalo 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 60-64% (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 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bridgman Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
PK-5
PK-4
Total Students
225 students
347 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#168 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#43 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
28
92
Grade 1 Students
32
63
Grade 2 Students
47
67
Grade 3 Students
42
65
Grade 4 Students
39
60
Grade 5 Students
37
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
7%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
84%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
