The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
148 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-54%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-64%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)3%
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)9%
5%
Black
(09-10)68%
20%
White
(09-10)7%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
95%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Alexander School?
148 students attend Alexander School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Alexander School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Alexander School offer ?
Alexander School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Alexander School part of?
Alexander School is part of Grand Rapids 51爆料s School District.
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