Doris Klaussen Dev Center

408 Jameson St
Battle Creek, MI 49014
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Doris Klaussen Dev Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Doris Klaussen Dev Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Doris Klaussen Dev Center's student population of 256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Doris Klaussen Dev Center ranks within the top 30% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doris Klaussen Dev Center is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#733 out of 2925 schools
(Top 30%)
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45-49%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Doris Klaussen Dev Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Doris Klaussen Dev Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
9%
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Black
16%
18%
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White
65%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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<50%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Doris Klaussen Dev Center's ranking?
Doris Klaussen Dev Center is ranked #733 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Doris Klaussen Dev Center?
The graduation rate of Doris Klaussen Dev Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Doris Klaussen Dev Center?
256 students attend Doris Klaussen Dev Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Doris Klaussen Dev Center students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doris Klaussen Dev Center?
Doris Klaussen Dev Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Doris Klaussen Dev Center offer ?
Doris Klaussen Dev Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Doris Klaussen Dev Center part of?
Doris Klaussen Dev Center is part of Calhoun Intermediate School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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