Serving 121 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mecostaosceola Education Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mecostaosceola Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mecostaosceola Education Center's student population of 121 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
121 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mecostaosceola Education Center ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mecostaosceola Education Center is 0.26, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#883 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 is Mecostaosceola Education Center's ranking?
Mecostaosceola Education Center is ranked #883 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Mecostaosceola Education Center often compared to?
Mecostaosceola Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Crossroads Charter Academy, Mosaic School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mecostaosceola Education Center?
The graduation rate of Mecostaosceola Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Mecostaosceola Education Center?
121 students attend Mecostaosceola Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mecostaosceola Education Center students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mecostaosceola Education Center?
Mecostaosceola Education Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mecostaosceola Education Center offer ?
Mecostaosceola Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mecostaosceola Education Center part of?
Mecostaosceola Education Center is part of Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District.
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