Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Coburn School 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
234 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Hispanic
23%
9%
Black
23%
18%
White
39%
63%
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Coburn School?
234 students attend Coburn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Coburn School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 15% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coburn School?
Coburn School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Coburn School offer ?
Coburn School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Coburn School part of?
Coburn School is part of Battle Creek Public Schools.
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