Serving 15 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Localbased Speced Programs 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 40%). 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 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Localbased Speced Programs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Localbased Speced Programs's student population of 15 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Localbased Speced Programs is 0.35, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
7%
18%
White
80%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
6%
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 40% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Localbased Speced Programs?
15 students attend Localbased Speced Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Localbased Speced Programs students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Localbased Speced Programs?
Localbased Speced Programs has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Localbased Speced Programs offer ?
Localbased Speced Programs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Localbased Speced Programs part of?
Localbased Speced Programs is part of Washtenaw ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Localbased Speced Programs located?
Localbased Speced Programs is located in the Dicken neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI. There are 5 other public schools located in Dicken.
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