Southwest Elementary School vs. Challenger Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 567 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Southwest Elementary 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 46% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 478 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Challenger Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
567 students
478 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#976 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1216 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
129
96
Grade 1 Students
94
67
Grade 2 Students
77
91
Grade 3 Students
90
74
Grade 4 Students
99
74
Grade 5 Students
78
76
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
12%
4%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
81%
92%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%