South River Elementary School vs. Donald J Yacks Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South River Elementary School ranks in the top 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 39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Donald J Yacks Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
526 students
310 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#988 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1039 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
70
Grade 1 Students
82
36
Grade 2 Students
85
59
Grade 3 Students
85
43
Grade 4 Students
109
49
Grade 5 Students
88
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
12%
24%
% White
72%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
9%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
