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 |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 75-79% | 80% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 70-74% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian (10-11) | n/a | 1% |
| Asian (10-11) | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic (10-11) | n/a | 6% |
| Black (10-11) | 99% | 19% |
| White (10-11) | n/a | 70% |
| Hawaiian (10-11) | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races (10-11) | n/a | 1% |
| Diversity Score | 0.01 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 97% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10) | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Detroit Public Schools Community School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Van Zile Elementary School is Creative Learning Center Warren (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Legacy Charter Academy (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Warren Creative Learning Center Warren Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 255 students
0.5 miles
4545 E Eight Mile Rd
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 806-4450 0.5 9-12 255 - Detroit Pershing High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 346 students
0.8 miles
18875 Ryan Road
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7700 0.8 9-12 346 - Detroit Legacy Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 759 students
0.9 miles
4900 E Hildale Street
Detroit, MI 48234
(877) 223-6402 0.9 K-8 759 - Detroit Mason Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 413 students
0.9 miles
19955 Fenelon St
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-3600 0.9 PK-8 413 - Warren Mound Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 344 students
0.9 miles
5356 Toepfer Rd
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-7590 0.9 K-5 344
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