Morley Stanwood Alternative School (Closed 2014)

Morley Stanwood Alternative School serves 41 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
41 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
(09-10)
<50%
78%
(09-10)
<50%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
5%
18%
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White
90%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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(11-12)
<50%
82%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morley Stanwood Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Morley Stanwood Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 82%.
How many students attend Morley Stanwood Alternative School?
41 students attend Morley Stanwood Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Morley Stanwood Alternative School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morley Stanwood Alternative School?
Morley Stanwood Alternative School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Morley Stanwood Alternative School offer ?
Morley Stanwood Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Morley Stanwood Alternative School part of?
Morley Stanwood Alternative School is part of Morley Stanwood Community Schools School District.

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