Serving 53 students in grades 10-12, 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 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Communitybased Transition Center's student population of 53 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
53 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Communitybased Transition Center is 0.52, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
13%
18%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
66%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
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?
53 students attend Communitybased Transition Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Communitybased Transition Center students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 4% 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 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Communitybased Transition Center offer ?
Communitybased Transition Center offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Communitybased Transition Center part of?
Communitybased Transition Center is part of Van Buren Independent School District.
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