The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 79% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
501 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)79%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)2%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)2%
5%
Black
(09-10)8%
20%
White
(09-10)88%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
44%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
6%
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?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Henry Ruff School?
501 students attend Henry Ruff School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Henry Ruff School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Henry Ruff School offer ?
Henry Ruff School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Henry Ruff School part of?
Henry Ruff School is part of Garden City Public Schools.
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