Serving 21 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sheldon Pines School 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower 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 48% 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: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sheldon Pines School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sheldon Pines School's student population of 21 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sheldon Pines School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheldon Pines School is 0.63, which is more 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
#2208 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
29%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
52%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Sheldon Pines School's ranking?
Sheldon Pines School is ranked #2208 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Sheldon Pines School?
21 students attend Sheldon Pines School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sheldon Pines School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheldon Pines School?
Sheldon Pines School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sheldon Pines School offer ?
Sheldon Pines School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sheldon Pines School part of?
Sheldon Pines School is part of Ottawa Area ISD School District.
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