Prairieview School vs. Pennfield Purdy School
Should I attend Prairieview School or Pennfield Purdy 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
Top Rankings
Prairieview School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Pennfield Purdy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Prairieview 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 20-24% (which is lower 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Pennfield Purdy School serves 229 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-2
Total Students
261 students
229 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2129 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
n/a
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
69
79
Grade 1 Students
46
64
Grade 2 Students
47
86
Grade 3 Students
54
-
Grade 4 Students
45
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
12%
1%
% Hispanic
18%
7%
% Black
12%
3%
% White
44%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
10%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
