Patrick Hamilton Elementary School vs. Justus Gage Elementary School
Should I attend Patrick Hamilton Elementary School or Justus Gage 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
Patrick Hamilton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 246 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Patrick Hamilton 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Justus Gage 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 30-34% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
246 students
262 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2296 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1945 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
49
52
Grade 1 Students
41
45
Grade 2 Students
47
39
Grade 3 Students
41
42
Grade 4 Students
30
47
Grade 5 Students
38
37
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
18%
11%
% Black
22%
9%
% White
43%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
13%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
