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Philip Latendresse School

Public | 3-6 | 143 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 11, 2012

P.L.E.S. is led by an outstanding administration. The superintendent and the principal work together in a complimentary manner with a sincere love for kids, and their congenial natures are unfailing in their dealings with all parties concerned. The teachers make a caring team, that is always ready to go the extra mile to help the student experience success. Each teacher's gifts and talents are recognized and utilized in order to present the best that each has to offer. The support staff works to help create a safe, pleasant, and healthy environment for everyone. The curriculum offers the student a well-balanced educational challenge. Parents have numerous avenues and opportunities to be involved with programs and activities. Sports are popular sources of fitness for the student. Sporting events are carried out on well kept fields and tracks spread out on the grounds of the main building--a nice special-needs friendly structure. All this, in a small town setting, overlooking the beautiful Keweenaw Bay on Lake Superior. It's an all around great place to teach and a great place to learn. P.L.E.S. is a great place to work and play--simply a great school!!
—Submitted by a teacher


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

37 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
19%

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

36 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
47%

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students 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. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

33 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
27%

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

32 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
56%

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

32 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
17%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students 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. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

31 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
26%

2012

 
 
3%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

31 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
55%

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

32 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students 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. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 40% in 2013.

30 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
10%

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

29 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
66%

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
90%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 30% in 2013.

32 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students 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. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 53% 71%
American Indian/Alaska Native 45% 1%
Black 2% 20%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 3%
Hispanic N/A 5%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 54%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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210 Lyons St
Baraga, MI 49908
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Phone: (906) 353-6663

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