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Wattles Park Elementary School vs. East Leroy Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Wattles Park Elementary School
132 Wattles Rd S
Battle Creek, MI 49014
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
East Leroy Elementary School
4320 K Dr S
East Leroy, MI 49051
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 383 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Wattles Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 217 students in grades Kindergarten-5, East Leroy 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 17% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-5
Total Students
383 students
217 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wattles Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Leroy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
44% | 56%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wattles Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Leroy Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wattles Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Leroy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wattles Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harper Creek Community 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Leroy Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Athens Area 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

#1027 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#1878 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wattles Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Leroy Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in MI)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wattles Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harper Creek Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Leroy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Athens Area Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wattles Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harper Creek Community Schools 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 East Leroy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Athens Area Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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40-49%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Leroy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Athens Area 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 Wattles Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of East Leroy Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
86
25
Grade 1 Students
70
39
Grade 2 Students
77
37
Grade 3 Students
80
37
Grade 4 Students
70
31
Grade 5 Students
-
48

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wattles Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Harper Creek Community Schools 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 American Indian at East Leroy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Athens Area Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wattles Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harper Creek Community Schools 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 Asian at East Leroy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Athens Area Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1995-96 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wattles Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harper Creek Community Schools 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 East Leroy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Athens Area 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
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wattles Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harper Creek Community Schools 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 East Leroy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Athens Area Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% White
79%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wattles Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harper Creek Community Schools 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 East Leroy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Athens Area 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
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wattles Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harper Creek Community Schools 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 East Leroy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Athens Area Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.36
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wattles Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harper Creek Community Schools 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 East Leroy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Athens Area 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
51%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wattles Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harper Creek Community Schools 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 East Leroy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Athens Area 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
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wattles Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harper Creek Community Schools 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 East Leroy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Athens Area 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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