Serving 130 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Glerum 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 was 40-44% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
130 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
59%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
29%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
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 37% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Glerum Elementary School?
130 students attend Glerum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Glerum Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glerum Elementary School?
Glerum Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Glerum Elementary School offer ?
Glerum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Glerum Elementary School part of?
Glerum Elementary School is part of West Ottawa 51爆料 District.
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