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Ballard Elementary School vs. Eastside Connections School

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Ballard Elementary School
1601 W Chicago Rd
Niles, MI 49120
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eastside Connections School
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Ballard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Eastside Connections School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ballard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 38% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Eastside Connections School ranks in the top 20% 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 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
576 students
430 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ballard Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Eastside Connections School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ballard Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Eastside Connections School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ballard Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Eastside Connections School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ballard Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Niles Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Eastside Connections School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Niles Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1700 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#603 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ballard Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Eastside Connections School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in MI)
49%
(Top 30% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ballard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Niles Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eastside Connections School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Niles Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ballard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Niles Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eastside Connections School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Niles Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 5% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ballard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Niles Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eastside Connections School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Niles Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ballard Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Eastside Connections School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
135
41
Grade 1 Students
81
39
Grade 2 Students
96
53
Grade 3 Students
96
57
Grade 4 Students
85
50
Grade 5 Students
83
41
Grade 6 Students
-
56
Grade 7 Students
-
42
Grade 8 Students
-
51
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ballard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Niles Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Eastside Connections School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Niles Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ballard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Niles Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Eastside Connections School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Niles Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ballard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Niles Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Eastside Connections School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Niles Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ballard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Niles Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Eastside Connections School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Niles Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
60%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ballard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Niles Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Eastside Connections School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Niles Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ballard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Niles Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Eastside Connections School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Niles Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ballard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Niles Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Eastside Connections School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Niles Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ballard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Niles Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Eastside Connections School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Niles Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ballard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Niles Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Eastside Connections School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Niles Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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