Besser Elementary School

Besser Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
375 Wilson St,  Alpena, MI
Alpena Public Schools
1.8
456 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Stephanie Hitchcock
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
42%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
C+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
5
Equity
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Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
White
90.6%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic
3.1%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
1.8 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/16/2023
I waited until my last child was done with this school before reviewing because I didn't want my kids to pay for my opinions. My kids have been going to Besser since 2009, so 14 years. We have been through 4 principals and multiple teachers and staff. It was a great school until 4-5? years ago. When...
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1.0 parent
2/21/2023
If you love bullying and the families and culture that go with it, this would be a great choice for you.
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1.0 parent
10/7/2022
This school has become the worst elementary school in Alpena. Though it used to be a great, and possibly the best, elementary school in Alpena, it sadly has quite possibly become the worst here. The current principal has made things worse since becoming principal. Pick up and drop off is a nightmare...
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1.0 parent
2/17/2022
Used to be the best elementary school in Alpena. Things have changed. For the last few years we have had the worst principal ever. She does NOT care about the kids. Many of the great teachers have retired and the new ones aren't very good and just don't seek to care about the kids. Now, that I think...
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