The Manistee Intermediate School District is an intermediate school district in Michigan, headquartered in Manistee. Most of Manistee County is served by the Manistee Intermediate School District, which coordinates the efforts of local boards of education, but has no operating authority over schools.
Serving 44 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Manistee Isd Center 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Manistee Isd Center Programs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Manistee Isd Center Programs's student population of 44 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Manistee Isd Center Programs ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manistee Isd Center Programs is 0.29, 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
#1000 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manistee Isd Center Programs's ranking?
Manistee Isd Center Programs is ranked #1000 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Manistee Isd Center Programs?
The graduation rate of Manistee Isd Center Programs is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 86%.
How many students attend Manistee Isd Center Programs?
44 students attend Manistee Isd Center Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Manistee Isd Center Programs students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manistee Isd Center Programs?
Manistee Isd Center Programs has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Manistee Isd Center Programs offer ?
Manistee Isd Center Programs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Manistee Isd Center Programs part of?
Manistee Isd Center Programs is part of Manistee Independent School District.
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