Mclaughlin Elementary School (Closed 2013)

Mclaughlin Elementary School serves 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(11-12)
15-19%
37%
(11-12)
40-44%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
63%
18%
White
21%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
5%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Mclaughlin Elementary School?
255 students attend Mclaughlin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Mclaughlin Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mclaughlin Elementary School?
Mclaughlin Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mclaughlin Elementary School offer ?
Mclaughlin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mclaughlin Elementary School part of?
Mclaughlin Elementary School is part of Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of.

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