Owen Elementary School vs. Herrington School
Should I attend Owen Elementary School or Herrington 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
Owen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Herrington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 292 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Owen Elementary 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower 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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Herrington 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-6
Total Students
292 students
390 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2602 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2818 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
6-9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
52
76
Grade 1 Students
38
58
Grade 2 Students
44
72
Grade 3 Students
48
93
Grade 4 Students
54
40
Grade 5 Students
56
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
35%
11%
% Black
51%
78%
% White
6%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
87%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%