Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Blanche Sims Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Blanche Sims Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blanche Sims Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Blanche Sims Elementary School?
446 students attend Blanche Sims Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Blanche Sims Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blanche Sims Elementary School?
Blanche Sims Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blanche Sims Elementary School offer ?
Blanche Sims Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blanche Sims Elementary School part of?
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