Serving 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palmer School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 184 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Palmer School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palmer School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Palmer School is ranked #2336 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Palmer School often compared to?
Palmer Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aberdeen Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Palmer School?
184 students attend Palmer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Palmer School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmer School?
Palmer School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palmer School offer ?
Palmer School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 184 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
