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Timberland Academy vs. Cardinal Elementary School

Should you attend Timberland Academy or Cardinal Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Timberland Academy
2574 Mclaughlin Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Cardinal Elementary School
2310 Marquette Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Timberland Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

Cardinal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 678 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Timberland Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 644 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Cardinal Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-9
Total Students
678 students
644 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Timberland Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cardinal Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Timberland Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cardinal Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Timberland Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cardinal Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Timberland Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Timberland Academy School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Orchard View Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2620 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#2328 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Timberland Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cardinal Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
21%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Timberland Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Timberland Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cardinal Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Orchard View Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
23%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Timberland Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Timberland Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cardinal Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Orchard View Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Timberland Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Timberland Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cardinal Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Orchard View Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Timberland Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cardinal Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
89
-
Grade 1 Students
81
5
Grade 2 Students
78
178
Grade 3 Students
62
160
Grade 4 Students
63
155
Grade 5 Students
76
146
Grade 6 Students
82
-
Grade 7 Students
76
-
Grade 8 Students
71
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Timberland Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Timberland Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cardinal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Orchard View Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Timberland Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Timberland Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cardinal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Orchard View Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Timberland Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Timberland Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cardinal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Orchard View Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
62%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Timberland Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Timberland Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cardinal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Orchard View Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
12%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Timberland Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Timberland Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cardinal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Orchard View Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Timberland Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Timberland Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cardinal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Orchard View Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Timberland Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Timberland Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cardinal Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Orchard View Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
80%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Timberland Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Timberland Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cardinal Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Orchard View Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Timberland Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Timberland Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cardinal Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Orchard View Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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