Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher 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 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 463 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Parkwoodupjohn 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 Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
What is Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School's ranking?
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School is ranked #1305 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School often compared to?
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winchell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School?
463 students attend Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School?
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School offer ?
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 463 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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