Pathfinder Elementary School vs. Newaygo Elementary School
Should I attend Pathfinder Elementary School or Newaygo 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
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Newaygo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Pathfinder Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 564 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Newaygo 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-2
K-4
Total Students
389 students
564 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#1729 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
144
117
Grade 1 Students
115
106
Grade 2 Students
130
113
Grade 3 Students
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116
Grade 4 Students
-
112
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
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% White
89%
86%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%