About This School
Northwood Elementary School is located in Royal Oak, MI and is one of 6 elementary schools in Royal Oak School District. It is a public school that serves 468 students in grades K-5.
Northwood Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Michigan in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Northwood Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Northwood Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Michigan average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Northwood Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Northwood Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Michigan in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Northwood Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Northwood Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Michigan average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Northwood Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Royal Oak District Spending
$11,181Per Pupil
The Royal Oak spends $11,181 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 40% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Royal Oak District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Michigan, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MEAP Results and MME Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Shrine Catholic Grade School 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Addams Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| Hiller Elementary School 1.3 miles |  |
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| Oak Ridge Elementary School 1.3 miles |  |
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| Rogers Elementary School 1.3 miles | |
Data Sources: MI Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Royal Oak School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Northwood Elementary School926 West 12 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 541-0229
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Test Scores
About the MEAP
What is it?
The Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) is an annual test administered in the fall of the school year and used to assess a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading, and writing, in grades 5 and 8 in science, and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels:exceeded standards (level 1), met standards (level 2), basic (level 3) and apprentice (level 4). The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard (levels 1 and 2).
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Michigan, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MEAP Results and MME Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 468
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Northwood Elementary School had 16% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Michigan had 41% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
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Black
5%
Hispanic
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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22:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Northwood Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Northwood Elementary School
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Linda Lapham: I find that I am enjoying Northwood year after year and so is my son. It is nice to see teachers who care about their students and want them to do well. We have been very lucky and have gotten great teachers and have had a great experience so far.
Submitted by a Parent on Nov 11, 2011
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