Richardson Elementary School vs. Clara B Bolen Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 656 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Richardson 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 37% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Clara B Bolen Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-4
Total Students
656 students
430 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1626 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#686 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
112
97
Grade 1 Students
94
99
Grade 2 Students
88
76
Grade 3 Students
89
75
Grade 4 Students
95
83
Grade 5 Students
101
-
Grade 6 Students
77
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
88%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%