Besser Elementary School

Besser Elementary School

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

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Stephanie Hitchcock
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
45%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
6
Equity
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
White
91.4%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic
3.4%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%

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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Besser Elementary School

Besser Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Alpena, MI, in the Alpena neighborhood, and is served by the Alpena Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 493 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Besser Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $203,490. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pied Piper School, Alpena High School, Oxbow Aces Academy Alternative, and more. Learn more about what Alpena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Besser Elementary School.

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