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Iris Becker Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 276 students

Community Rating

3 stars

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2013:
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2012:
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2011:
Based on 1 rating
2010:
Based on 2 ratings

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Posted May 30, 2012

This school is amazing, my son loves going to school everyday. Great principal who is very friendly. This is my son's first year here, the progress is unbelievable. The teachers here really work with every child to help them improve. My son enjoys being at school so much! I wish this school could have a middle school too.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2011

Excellent School! Becker School prides itself with it's accomplishments despite the challenges! Come see what we are all about! Please also visit our website: http://becker.dearbornschools.org/
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 9, 2008

My son has attended Becker for 2 years now and I am very happy with the education the school has provided. The school is rated a 7 but in my eyes it's a 10.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 6, 2008

I love iris becker school, i think it is one of the best school my kids attended.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
40%

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

39 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
49%

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
66%

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

50 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
66%

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

50 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
78%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
70%

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

53 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
70%

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

55 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%
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 99% 71%
Black 1% 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
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 88%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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10821 Henson St
Dearborn, MI 48126
Website: Click here
Phone: (313) 827-6950

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