Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Newberry Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked QuestionsÂé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Newberry Elementary School?
344 students attend Newberry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Newberry Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newberry Elementary School?
Newberry Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newberry Elementary School offer ?
Newberry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Newberry Elementary School part of?
Newberry Elementary School is part of Tahquamenon Area Schools.
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