Carstens ElementaryMiddle School vs George Defer Elementary School
George Defer Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 8.7/10 compared to 7.2/10. George Defer Elementary School is significantly larger with 464 students, about 1.7× the size of Carstens ElementaryMiddle School (274). In math proficiency, George Defer Elementary School leads at 62.0%.
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Carstens ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit, MI
7.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
274 students
George Defer Elementary School
Grosse Pointe Park, MI
8.7/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 4th
464 students
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| Metric | Carstens ElementaryMiddle School | George Defer Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.2 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.2 | 9.7 |
| Growth Score | 9.8 | 8.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.7% | 17.2% |
| Environment Score | 5.1 | 8.5 |
| State Rank | #812 of 3,198 | #106 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 75th | 97th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Carstens ElementaryMiddle School | George Defer Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 14.0% | 62.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 13.0% | 72.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Carstens ElementaryMiddle School | George Defer Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8th | Kindergarten – 4th |
| Enrollment | 274 | 464 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.7% | 17.2% |
| District | Detroit Public Schools Community District | Grosse Pointe Public Schools |
| City | Detroit | Grosse Pointe Park |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Detroit (48215) | Grosse Pointe Park (48230) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $33,741 | $131,155 |
| Median Home Value | $105,400 | $448,200 |
| Median Rent | $897 | $1,451 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 19.4% | 72.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 39.2% | 4.5% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 25 min |