Serving 67 students inquire with school, Life Skills Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Life Skills Center's student population of 67 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Total Students
67 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Work together to develop learners with purpose, strong schools and engaged communities.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Life Skills Center is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)10.5%
41.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
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 37% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Life Skills Center?
67 students attend Life Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Life Skills Center students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Life Skills Center?
Life Skills Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What school district is Life Skills Center part of?
Life Skills Center is part of Northwest Education Services School District.
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