Serving 191 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Halfman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
191 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-54%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
31%
18%
White
64%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Halfman Elementary School?
191 students attend Halfman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Halfman Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Halfman Elementary School?
Halfman Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Halfman Elementary School offer ?
Halfman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Halfman Elementary School part of?
Halfman Elementary School is part of Madison District Public Schools School District.
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