Serving 235 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Tucker 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
235 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
83%
18%
White
9%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Tucker Elementary School?
235 students attend Tucker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Tucker Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tucker Elementary School?
Tucker Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tucker Elementary School offer ?
Tucker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Tucker Elementary School part of?
Tucker Elementary School is part of Beecher Community School District.
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