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Whitmorebolles Elementary School

21501 Whitmore St
Dearborn, MI 48124

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Tel: (313) 827-6800

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Whitmorebolles Elementary School serves 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Whitmorebolles Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 276 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Whitmorebolles Elementary School's student population of 276 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

276 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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School Rankings

Whitmorebolles Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Whitmorebolles Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MI)

Overall Testing Rank

#2073 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

36%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

48%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

17:1

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American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

Black

13%

18%

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White

78%

65%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.38

0.54

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

57%

46%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Dearborn City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whitmorebolles Elementary School's ranking?

Whitmorebolles Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).

How many students attend Whitmorebolles Elementary School?

276 students attend Whitmorebolles Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

78% of Whitmorebolles Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitmorebolles Elementary School?

Whitmorebolles Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Whitmorebolles Elementary School offer ?

Whitmorebolles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Whitmorebolles Elementary School part of?

Whitmorebolles Elementary School is part of Dearborn City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 276 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education