West Ward Elementary School vs. North Ward Elementary School
Should I attend West Ward Elementary School or North Ward 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
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North Ward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Serving 235 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Ward 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 36 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, North Ward 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-K
Total Students
235 students
36 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1551 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
42
36
Grade 1 Students
28
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Grade 2 Students
41
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Grade 3 Students
40
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Grade 4 Students
50
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Grade 5 Students
34
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
3%
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% White
88%
94%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
14%