Stevens T Mason Elementary School vs. George Defer Elementary School
Should I attend Stevens T Mason Elementary School or George Defer 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
Stevens T Mason Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
George Defer 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 307 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Stevens T Mason 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-4, George Defer 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 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
307 students
455 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1476 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)
40-44%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
82
113
Grade 1 Students
50
74
Grade 2 Students
56
81
Grade 3 Students
53
84
Grade 4 Students
66
103
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
39%
6%
% White
51%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
10%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%