Patterson Elementary School vs. Holly Academy
Should I attend Patterson Elementary School or Holly Academy? 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
Patterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Holly Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Patterson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (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 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Holly Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-7
PK-8
Total Students
443 students
612 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1592 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#388 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
73%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
75
96
Grade 1 Students
67
80
Grade 2 Students
70
68
Grade 3 Students
77
81
Grade 4 Students
74
65
Grade 5 Students
78
68
Grade 6 Students
1
50
Grade 7 Students
1
52
Grade 8 Students
-
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
87%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
