Shelters Elementary School

Shelters Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
12600 Fordline St,  Southgate, MI
Southgate Community School District
3.2
278 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Sinder Gundick
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
56.3%
Male
43.8%
White
63.2%
Hispanic
13.6%
Black
12.5%
Two or more races
6.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 5 Reviews
3.0 parent
6/2/2022
Our first year at the school was wonderful. Then my child was diagnosed with a disability. The principal and teachers fought with me about providing adequate help. My child was assigned less work instead of getting assistance. My child's scores went way down. It has taken the last 3 years to catch b...
5.0 parent
2/27/2022
Our daughter is currently in 2nd Grade at Shelters and our experience over the past 3 years has been great! The teachers and staff care deeply for the kids and I believe my daughter is receiving a top rate education because of this.
1.0 other
3/27/2019
Went there in 08 and 07 but I had a horrible 2nd grade teacher who hated me since I was of Hispanic descent and would bully me on that and tried to hold me back ! school did nothing
5.0 parent
2/6/2018
Great school, cannot wait for my daughter to start!

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Shelters Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Southgate, MI, in the Southgate neighborhood, and is served by the Southgate Community School District in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 278 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Shelters Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $216,767. Discover additional schools in the area, like Southgate Anderson High School, Asher High School, Madison School, and more. Learn more about what Southgate has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shelters Elementary School.

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