Springfield Plains Elementary School vs. Independence Elementary School
Should I attend Springfield Plains Elementary School or Independence 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
Springfield Plains Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Springfield Plains Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Independence Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
474 students
433 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#253 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#442 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
89
85
Grade 1 Students
78
69
Grade 2 Students
76
70
Grade 3 Students
80
76
Grade 4 Students
74
58
Grade 5 Students
77
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
88%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%