Serving 100 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Keidan Special Education Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 1% in MI)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Keidan Special Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Keidan Special Education Center's student population of 100 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Keidan Special Education Center is 0.41, 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)50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
75%
18%
White
11%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
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 schools are Keidan Special Education Center often compared to?
Keidan Special Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Moses Field Center, Turning Point Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Keidan Special Education Center?
100 students attend Keidan Special Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Keidan Special Education Center students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keidan Special Education Center?
Keidan Special Education Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Keidan Special Education Center offer ?
Keidan Special Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Keidan Special Education Center part of?
Keidan Special Education Center is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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