Van Zile Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Van Zile Elementary School served 245 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
245 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
99%
18%
White
n/a
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
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