Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carpenter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Carpenter School?
336 students attend Carpenter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Carpenter School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carpenter School?
Carpenter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carpenter School offer ?
Carpenter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carpenter School part of?
Carpenter School is part of Midland Public Schools.
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