Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waterford Village 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 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-64%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
6%
18%
White
79%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Waterford Village Elementary School?
289 students attend Waterford Village Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Waterford Village Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterford Village Elementary School?
Waterford Village Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waterford Village Elementary School offer ?
Waterford Village Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Waterford Village Elementary School part of?
Waterford Village Elementary School is part of Waterford School District.
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