Serving 119 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Beacon Day Treatment 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (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 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beacon Day Treatment Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Beacon Day Treatment Center's student population of 119 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beacon Day Treatment Center 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 Beacon Day Treatment Center 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
#2675 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
19%
18%
White
73%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beacon Day Treatment Center's ranking?
Beacon Day Treatment Center is ranked #2675 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Beacon Day Treatment Center often compared to?
Beacon Day Treatment Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Burger Development Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beacon Day Treatment Center?
The graduation rate of Beacon Day Treatment Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Beacon Day Treatment Center?
119 students attend Beacon Day Treatment Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Beacon Day Treatment Center students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beacon Day Treatment Center?
Beacon Day Treatment Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Beacon Day Treatment Center offer ?
Beacon Day Treatment Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Beacon Day Treatment Center part of?
Beacon Day Treatment Center is part of Southgate Community School District.
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