Hinks Elementary School vs. Besser Elementary School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Hinks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Serving 138 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hinks 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Besser Elementary School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
138 students
493 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1738 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1483 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
20
86
Grade 1 Students
23
85
Grade 2 Students
22
77
Grade 3 Students
22
82
Grade 4 Students
24
85
Grade 5 Students
27
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
96%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
