The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)4%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)37%
5%
Black
(09-10)15%
20%
White
(09-10)44%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
81%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
8%
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend South Godwin Elementary School?
307 students attend South Godwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of South Godwin Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does South Godwin Elementary School offer ?
South Godwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is South Godwin Elementary School part of?
South Godwin Elementary School is part of Godwin Heights Public Schools School District.
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