Serving 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Wesley School 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 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% 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
Wesley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wesley School's student population of 115 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wesley School 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 Wesley School is 0.43, 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
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
21%
18%
White
73%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
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 Wesley School's ranking?
Wesley School 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 Wesley School?
The graduation rate of Wesley School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wesley School?
115 students attend Wesley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Wesley School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wesley School?
Wesley School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wesley School offer ?
Wesley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wesley School part of?
Wesley School is part of Muskegon Area ISD School District.
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