Gaines Elementary School vs. Syring Elementary School
Should you attend Gaines Elementary School or Syring 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
Top Rankings
Gaines Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Serving 108 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gaines Elementary 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Syring 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 is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
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Grades Offered
K-5
PK-2
Total Students
108 students
339 students


% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
54% | 46%


Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
19 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1885 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40-44%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
25
125
Grade 1 Students
15
108
Grade 2 Students
13
106
Grade 3 Students
15
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Grade 4 Students
12
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Grade 5 Students
28
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
6%
7%


% Black
2%
12%


% White
86%
75%


% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%


Diversity Score
0.26
0.42


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
63%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%

