Paul A Schalm School vs. Oakland Elementary School
Should I attend Paul A Schalm School or Oakland 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
Paul A Schalm School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Oakland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Paul A Schalm 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 208 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oakland 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
395 students
208 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1190 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1190 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
91
34
Grade 1 Students
68
38
Grade 2 Students
81
29
Grade 3 Students
58
26
Grade 4 Students
53
44
Grade 5 Students
44
37
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
13%
20%
% White
77%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%