Serving 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center's student population of 35 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center is 0.50, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
43%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
57%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center?
The graduation rate of Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center is 40-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center?
35 students attend Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center students are White, and 43% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center?
Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center offer ?
Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center part of?
Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center is part of Sturgis Public Schools School District.
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