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Central Community School (Closed 2014)

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).

Q: What is the graduation rate of Central Community School?

The graduation rate of Central Community School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.

Q: How many students attend Central Community School?

22 students attend Central Community School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Central Community School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, and 9% of students are White.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Community School?

Central Community School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

Q: What grades does Central Community School offer ?

Central Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

Q: What school district is Central Community School part of?

Central Community School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools.

421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Central Community School serves 22 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).

The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Central Community School
10	5
11	10
12	7

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Total Students

22 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (1998-2023)
Year	Central Community School
2023	22
2022	22
2021	22
2020	22
2019	22
2018	22
2017	22
2016	22
2015	22
2013	22
2012	38
2011	25
2010	30
2009	16
2008	9
2007	58
2006	61
2005	124
2004	64
2003	51
2002	32
2001	35
2000	44
1999	31
1998	25

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Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Central Community School
2023	1
2022	1
2021	1
2020	1
2019	1
2018	1
2017	1
2016	1
2015	1
2013	1
2012	1
2011	1
2010	1
2009	1
2008	2
2007	1
2006	7
2005	3
2004	2
2003	3
2002	2

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School Rankings

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State Level (MI)

(12-13)

<50%

41%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2013)
Year	Central Community School	Michigan	Grand Rapids Public Schools
2013	50%	41%	22%
2012	50%	37%	19%
2010	50%	78%	64%

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(12-13)

<50%

65%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2013)
Year	Central Community School	Michigan	Grand Rapids Public Schools
2013	50%	65%	47%
2012	50%	64%	43%
2010	50%	82%	67%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Central Community School	Michigan	Grand Rapids Public Schools
2023	22:1	17:1	16:1
2022	22:1	17:1	15:1
2021	22:1	17:1	15:1
2020	22:1	18:1	14:1
2019	22:1	18:1	14:1
2018	22:1	18:1	14:1
2017	22:1	18:1	14:1
2016	22:1	18:1	14:1
2015	22:1	18:1	14:1
2013	16:1	18:1	15:1
2012	27:1	18:1	16:1
2011	25:1	18:1	15:1
2010	30:1	18:1	16:1
2009	16:1	18:1	14:1
2008	5:1	18:1	14:1
2006	9:1	18:1	17:1
2005	41:1	18:1	16:1
2004	32:1	19:1	17:1
2003	17:1	19:1	16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2005)
Year	Central Community School	Michigan	Grand Rapids Public Schools
2005	2%	2%	3%
2003	2%	2%	2%

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Hispanic

59%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1998-2023)
Year	Central Community School	Michigan	Grand Rapids Public Schools
2023	59%	9%	33%
2022	59%	9%	33%
2021	59%	8%	33%
2020	59%	8%	33%
2019	59%	8%	33%
2018	60%	8%	32%
2017	60%	8%	32%
2016	60%	7%	32%
2015	60%	7%	32%
2013	59%	6%	36%
2012	63%	6%	34%
2011	60%	6%	33%
2010	39%	5%	19%
2009	50%	5%	30%
2008	13%	5%	29%
2007	25%	4%	30%
2006	9%	4%	29%
2005	12%	4%	27%
2004	3%	4%	27%
2003	6%	4%	25%
2002	10%	4%	23%
2001	6%	4%	21%
2000	7%	3%	19%
1999	20%	3%	18%
1998	4%	3%	16%

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Black

32%

18%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1998-2023)
Year	Central Community School	Michigan	Grand Rapids Public Schools
2023	32%	18%	39%
2022	32%	18%	40%
2021	32%	18%	40%
2020	32%	18%	40%
2019	32%	18%	40%
2018	31%	18%	43%
2017	31%	18%	43%
2016	31%	18%	43%
2015	31%	18%	37%
2013	32%	18%	36%
2012	32%	19%	37%
2011	28%	19%	38%
2010	39%	20%	42%
2009	44%	20%	41%
2008	69%	20%	42%
2007	65%	20%	43%
2006	78%	20%	43%
2005	49%	20%	43%
2004	61%	20%	45%
2003	75%	20%	44%
2002	81%	20%	43%
2001	80%	19%	44%
2000	68%	19%	44%
1999	48%	19%	44%
1998	52%	19%	43%

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White

63%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1998-2023)
Year	Central Community School	Michigan	Grand Rapids Public Schools
2023	9%	64%	20%
2022	9%	64%	20%
2021	9%	65%	19%
2020	9%	66%	19%
2019	9%	66%	19%
2018	9%	66%	19%
2017	9%	66%	19%
2016	9%	67%	19%
2015	9%	68%	20%
2013	9%	69%	20%
2012	5%	69%	20%
2011	8%	70%	20%
2010	9%	70%	22%
2009	6%	71%	22%
2008	13%	71%	22%
2007	10%	71%	21%
2006	32%	73%	22%
2005	35%	72%	24%
2004	36%	73%	25%
2003	17%	72%	27%
2002	9%	73%	30%
2001	14%	74%	32%
2000	25%	75%	34%
1999	32%	75%	35%
1998	44%	75%	38%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.55

0.56

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1998-2023)
Year	Central Community School	Michigan	Grand Rapids Public Schools
2023	0.55	0.55	0.69
2022	0.55	0.55	0.69
2021	0.55	0.54	0.69
2020	0.55	0.53	0.70
2019	0.55	0.53	0.70
2018	0.54	0.53	0.68
2017	0.54	0.53	0.68
2016	0.54	0.52	0.68
2015	0.54	0.50	0.65
2013	0.55	0.49	0.71
2012	0.50	0.49	0.71
2011	0.56	0.48	0.71
2010	0.69	0.47	0.58
2009	0.56	0.46	0.65
2008	0.52	0.46	0.65
2007	0.53	0.46	0.65
2006	0.51	0.43	0.66
2005	0.65	0.44	0.66
2004	0.50	0.43	0.67
2003	0.42	0.44	0.67
2002	0.33	0.42	0.67
2001	0.34	0.42	0.67
2000	0.47	0.40	0.66
1999	0.64	0.40	0.66
1998	0.54	0.40	0.65

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(12-13)

≥50%

84%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2012-2013)
Year	Central Community School	Michigan	Grand Rapids Public Schools
2013	50%	84%	47%
2012	50%	82%	45%

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Eligible for

77%

50%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Central Community School	Michigan	Grand Rapids Public Schools
2023	77%	49%	75%
2022	77%	47%	77%
2021	77%	46%	77%
2020	77%	45%	73%
2019	77%	45%	73%
2018	77%	40%	74%
2017	77%	40%	74%
2016	77%	40%	74%
2015	77%	41%	77%
2013	77%	42%	79%
2012	89%	42%	82%
2011	80%	41%	82%
2010	67%	40%	81%
2009	75%	35%	80%
2008	67%	31%	77%
2007	78%	30%	77%
2006	100%	30%	73%
2005	30%	28%	67%
2004	66%	27%	67%

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Eligible for (11-12)

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2012)
Year	Central Community School	Michigan	Grand Rapids Public Schools
2012	3%	5%	3%
2011	8%	5%	4%
2010	7%	6%	5%
2009	6%	7%	6%
2007	9%	6%	6%
2006	5%	7%	7%
2005	2%	6%	7%
2004	5%	6%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Grand Rapids Public Schools

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?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).

What is the graduation rate of Central Community School?

The graduation rate of Central Community School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.

How many students attend Central Community School?

22 students attend Central Community School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Central Community School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, and 9% of students are White.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Community School?

Central Community School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Central Community School offer ?

Central Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Central Community School part of?

Central Community School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools.

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