Saranac Elementary School vs. Alto Elementary School
Should I attend Saranac Elementary School or Alto 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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Alto Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Saranac 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 39% (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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alto 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 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
444 students
408 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1533 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)
37%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
72
77
Grade 1 Students
59
65
Grade 2 Students
53
53
Grade 3 Students
66
69
Grade 4 Students
73
69
Grade 5 Students
58
75
Grade 6 Students
63
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
91%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%