Serving 33 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Communitybased Transition Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Communitybased Transition Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Communitybased Transition Center's student population of 33 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Communitybased Transition Center is 0.55, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
61%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Communitybased Transition Center?
33 students attend Communitybased Transition Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Communitybased Transition Center students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Communitybased Transition Center?
Communitybased Transition Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Communitybased Transition Center offer ?
Communitybased Transition Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Communitybased Transition Center part of?
Communitybased Transition Center is part of Van Buren ISD School District.
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