Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northwood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Northwood 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 Northwood Elementary School is 0.27, 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?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Northwood Elementary School?
449 students attend Northwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Northwood Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood Elementary School?
Northwood Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwood Elementary School offer ?
Northwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwood Elementary School part of?
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