Serving 376 students in grades Kindergarten-6, El Puente Spanish Immersion ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Puente Spanish Immersion ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
El Puente Spanish Immersion's student population of 376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
El Puente Spanish Immersion ranks within the top 5% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Puente Spanish Immersion is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#131 out of 3025 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Puente Spanish Immersion's ranking?
El Puente Spanish Immersion is ranked #131 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend El Puente Spanish Immersion?
376 students attend El Puente Spanish Immersion.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of El Puente Spanish Immersion students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Puente Spanish Immersion?
El Puente Spanish Immersion has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does El Puente Spanish Immersion offer ?
El Puente Spanish Immersion offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is El Puente Spanish Immersion part of?
El Puente Spanish Immersion is part of Jenison School District.
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