Serving 88 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Developmental Classroomswsesd ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Developmental Classroomswsesd ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Developmental Classroomswsesd's student population of 88 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Developmental Classroomswsesd ranks within the top 10% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Developmental Classroomswsesd is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 2925 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
82%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Developmental Classroomswsesd's ranking?
Developmental Classroomswsesd is ranked #152 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Developmental Classroomswsesd?
The graduation rate of Developmental Classroomswsesd is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 86%.
How many students attend Developmental Classroomswsesd?
88 students attend Developmental Classroomswsesd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Developmental Classroomswsesd students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Developmental Classroomswsesd?
Developmental Classroomswsesd has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Developmental Classroomswsesd offer ?
Developmental Classroomswsesd offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Developmental Classroomswsesd part of?
Developmental Classroomswsesd is part of West Shore Educational Service School District.
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