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Tonda Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 478 students

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Posted November 17, 2009

We are very pleased with Tonda and are happy to send our children there. The office staff, teachers, lunchroom ladies, specials teachers, custodians, everyone are very concerned for the welfare of the students. The facility is in wonderful shape and well maintained. The principal knows many, many, if not all the children by face and name. He makes a real effort to be present in the daily routine...not just the hammer in discipline...a trusted adult. I do think the school could be a bit more aggressive with problem students, and could be firmer with the sick policy these are my only complaint and concerns.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 20, 2009

Both of my children went here. love the teachers and the school staff. great school 10 out of 10
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 7, 2008

I have to agree that Tonda is amazing school. They have great support system for children who need more help. They work with parents and provide support as much as necessary. It is amazing to get such high quality from public school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 21, 2005

Tonda is an exceptional elementary school. The high quality staff under superb leadership deliver the best education. Our daughter started middle school very well prepared. Thank You Tonda Staff, Kim & Gary Stanton
—Submitted by kim stanton, a parent


Posted June 11, 2004

This school is world class. Thr principal and teachers are the best. They care about the students both in and out of school.
—Submitted by Janette Ratliff, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
51%

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

72 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
79%

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
51%

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

71 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
78%

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
92%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

71 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
65%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
79%

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

71 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
82%

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

75 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%
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 81% 71%
Asian/Pacific Islander 12% 3%
Black 5% 20%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 9%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Kurt Tyszkiewicz
Fax number
  • (734) 416-2018

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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46501 Warren Rd
Canton, MI 48187
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Phone: (734) 416-6100

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