Bertha Neal School serves 158 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Bertha Neal School covers the entire Durand, MI school district, encompassing approximately 63.9 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-12 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 7.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bertha Neal School's student population of 158 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
158 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bertha Neal School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bertha Neal School often compared to?
Bertha Neal Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Kerr School, Bryant School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bertha Neal School?
158 students attend Bertha Neal School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Bertha Neal School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bertha Neal School?
Bertha Neal School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bertha Neal School offer ?
Bertha Neal School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bertha Neal School part of?
Bertha Neal School is part of Durand Area Schools.
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