Serving 710 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Richard J Duncan 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 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 710 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Richard J Duncan 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 Richard J Duncan Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Richard J Duncan Elementary School's ranking?
Richard J Duncan Elementary School is ranked #335 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Richard J Duncan Elementary School often compared to?
Richard J Duncan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crissman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Richard J Duncan Elementary School?
710 students attend Richard J Duncan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Richard J Duncan Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard J Duncan Elementary School?
Richard J Duncan Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richard J Duncan Elementary School offer ?
Richard J Duncan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Richard J Duncan Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 710 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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