Serving 208 students in grades 3-5, Tustin Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 71% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
208 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)71%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Tustin Elementary School?
208 students attend Tustin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Tustin Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tustin Elementary School?
Tustin Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tustin Elementary School offer ?
Tustin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Tustin Elementary School part of?
Tustin Elementary School is part of Pine River Area Schools School District.
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