Pittsfield School vs. Carpenter School
Should I attend Pittsfield School or Carpenter 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
Pittsfield School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Carpenter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 250 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pittsfield School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 467 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carpenter School ranks in the top 50% 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 40-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
250 students
467 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#758 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1094 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
47
89
Grade 1 Students
38
67
Grade 2 Students
37
87
Grade 3 Students
43
72
Grade 4 Students
39
78
Grade 5 Students
46
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
21%
11%
% Black
20%
32%
% White
44%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
15%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%