Serving 13 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Localbased Speced Programs ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Localbased Speced Programs's student population of 13 students has declined 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Localbased Speced Programs ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Localbased Speced Programs is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#748 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
23%
9%
Black
15%
18%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%
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 is Localbased Speced Programs's ranking?
Localbased Speced Programs is ranked #748 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Localbased Speced Programs?
13 students attend Localbased Speced Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Localbased Speced Programs students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Localbased Speced Programs?
Localbased Speced Programs has a student ration of 4:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Localbased Speced Programs part of?
Localbased Speced Programs is part of Washtenaw Independent 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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