Verona Elementary School
Tel:
(269)965-9710
- Verona Elementary School serves 353 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 11% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Verona Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Verona Elementary School's student population of 353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 353 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Verona Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Verona Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2785 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 8% |
| Black | 35% | 18% |
| White | 35% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Battle Creek Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Verona Elementary School is Battle Creek Alternative School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Doris Klaussen Dev. Center (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Doris Klaussen Dev. Center (1.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Battle Creek Battle Creek Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 165 students
1.3 miles
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269)965-9672 1.3 9-12 165 - Battle Creek Doris Klaussen Dev. Center Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 263 students
1.3 miles
408 Jameson St
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269)964-9426 1.3 K-12 263 - Battle Creek Battle Creek Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 1055 students
1.5 miles
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269)213-3500 1.5 9-12 1055 - Battle Creek Pennfield Purdy School Grades: K-2 | 226 students
1.7 miles
6510 Purdy Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269)961-9795 1.7 K-2 226 - Battle Creek West Michigan Virtual - Battle Creek High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 256 students
1.8 miles
35 Hamblin Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269)965-6486 1.8 9-12 256
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