Serving 237 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palms Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Palms Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palms Elementary School is 0.04, 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Palms Elementary School?
237 students attend Palms Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Palms Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palms Elementary School?
Palms Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palms Elementary School offer ?
Palms Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Palms Elementary School part of?
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