Communitybased Transition Center
Communitybased Transition Center serves 70 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 38%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Communitybased Transition Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Communitybased Transition Center's student population of 70 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 70 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Communitybased Transition Center is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | ≥50% | 38% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | ≥50% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 8% |
| Black | 4% | 18% |
| White | 72% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Van Buren Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Communitybased Transition Center is Cedar Street Community And Family Center (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Paw Paw Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Paw Paw Early Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Paw Paw Paw Paw Early Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 405 students
0.3 miles
512 West North St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5300 0.3 PK-2 405 - Paw Paw Paw Paw Later Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 476 students
0.4 miles
612 West North St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5400 0.4 3-5 476 - Paw Paw Paw Paw Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 515 students
0.5 miles
313 West Michigan Ave
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5500 0.5 6-8 515 - Paw Paw Cedar Street Community And Family Center Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 105 students
0.7 miles
555 Cedar St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700 0.7 8-12 105 - Paw Paw Michigan Avenue Academy
0.9 miles
600 East Michigan Ave
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-8831 0.9 n/a n/a
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