Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Alward Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 449 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Alward Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alward Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Alward Elementary School is ranked #149 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Alward Elementary School often compared to?
Alward Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Georgetown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Alward Elementary School?
449 students attend Alward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Alward Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alward Elementary School?
Alward Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alward Elementary School offer ?
Alward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alward Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 449 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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