Serving 109 students in grades 1-8, Global Dual Language 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
40%
9%
Black
54%
18%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
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 40% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Global Dual Language School?
109 students attend Global Dual Language School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Global Dual Language School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Global Dual Language School?
Global Dual Language School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Global Dual Language School offer ?
Global Dual Language School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Global Dual Language School part of?
Global Dual Language School is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools School District.
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