Northwood Elementary School vs. Oak Ridge Elementary School
Should I attend Northwood Elementary School or Oak Ridge 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
Northwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Oak Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northwood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 68% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oak Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
462 students
410 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#150 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#567 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
95
82
Grade 1 Students
77
68
Grade 2 Students
76
59
Grade 3 Students
67
70
Grade 4 Students
81
69
Grade 5 Students
66
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
84%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%