Beecher Adult/alternative Education Center (Closed 2016)

Serving 83 students in grades 6-12, Beecher Adult/alternative 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 42:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(14-15)
≤10%
37%
(14-15)
≤10%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
42:1
16:1
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
73%
18%
White
13%
63%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
87%
0.44
(14-15)
40-59%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beecher Adult/alternative Education Center?
The graduation rate of Beecher Adult/alternative Education Center is 40-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Beecher Adult/alternative Education Center?
83 students attend Beecher Adult/alternative Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Beecher Adult/alternative Education Center students are Black, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beecher Adult/alternative Education Center?
Beecher Adult/alternative Education Center has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Beecher Adult/alternative Education Center offer ?
Beecher Adult/alternative Education Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Beecher Adult/alternative Education Center part of?
Beecher Adult/alternative Education Center is part of Beecher Community School District.

Recent Articles

Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Discover where free time disappears during your child's school day, how to evaluate lunch, recess, and classroom schedules, and what parents can do when breaks become structured activities.
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
Discover how to help your child when their best friend is assigned to another classroom, including school placement policies, maintaining friendships, building connections, and knowing when to request help.
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Before agreeing to grade retention, learn what evidence to request, how to review school policies, explore alternatives, understand parental rights, and secure an effective academic support plan for your child.