Serving 51 students in grades 6-12, Holy Cross Children's Services (Boysville) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
51 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
71%
18%
White
29%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
47%
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 41% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Holy Cross Children's Services (Boysville)?
51 students attend Holy Cross Children's Services (Boysville).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Holy Cross Children's Services (Boysville) students are Black, and 29% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holy Cross Children's Services (Boysville)?
Holy Cross Children's Services (Boysville) has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Holy Cross Children's Services (Boysville) offer ?
Holy Cross Children's Services (Boysville) offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Holy Cross Children's Services (Boysville) part of?
Holy Cross Children's Services (Boysville) is part of Lenawee Independent School District.
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