Holy Cross Children's Services (Boysville) (Closed 2015)

Holy Cross Children's Services (Boysville) serves 51 students in grades 6-12. 
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 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
51 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(12-13)
<50%
41%
(12-13)
<50%
65%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
71%
18%
White
29%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
50%
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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