Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rudyard 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 46% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 62% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
395 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)62%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
37%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
57%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Rudyard Elementary School?
395 students attend Rudyard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Rudyard Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rudyard Elementary School?
Rudyard Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rudyard Elementary School offer ?
Rudyard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Rudyard Elementary School part of?
Rudyard Elementary School is part of Rudyard Area Schools School District.
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