Serving 139 students in grades 2-4, Shay 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-4
Enrollment: 139 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Shay 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 Shay 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Shay Elementary School?
139 students attend Shay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Shay Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shay Elementary School?
Shay Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shay Elementary School offer ?
Shay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is Shay Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-4
Enrollment: 139 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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