Salem Elementary School vs. Ridge Wood Elementary School
Should I attend Salem Elementary School or Ridge Wood 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
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Ridge Wood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Salem 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 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridge Wood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
349 students
428 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1592 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#88 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
68
62
Grade 1 Students
64
72
Grade 2 Students
50
64
Grade 3 Students
55
74
Grade 4 Students
67
70
Grade 5 Students
45
86
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
33%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
88%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%