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George Defer Elementary School vs. Ferry Elementary School

Should you attend George Defer Elementary School or Ferry Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
George Defer Elementary School
15425 Kercheval Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Ferry Elementary School
748 Roslyn Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

George Defer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Ferry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 464 students in grades Kindergarten-4, George Defer Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ferry Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
464 students
345 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at George Defer Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ferry Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ferry Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
21 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ferry Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at George Defer Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ferry Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#58 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
#170 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of George Defer Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ferry Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 5% in MI)
60-64%
(Top 10% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George Defer Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ferry Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 5% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George Defer Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ferry Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of George Defer Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ferry Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
112
85
Grade 1 Students
92
67
Grade 2 Students
93
69
Grade 3 Students
79
60
Grade 4 Students
88
64

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at George Defer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ferry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at George Defer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ferry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at George Defer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ferry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at George Defer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ferry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at George Defer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ferry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at George Defer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ferry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.34
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of George Defer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ferry Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at George Defer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ferry Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at George Defer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ferry Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grosse Pointe 51爆料s and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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