Palo Community School (Closed 2014)
- Palo Community School served 74 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%) for the 2012-13 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 74 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 65% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 91% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palo Community School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Palo Community School is Carson City-crystal High School (8.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Carson City-crystal Upper Elementary Middle School (8.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is R.b. Boyce Elementary School (6.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ionia R.b. Boyce Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 326 students
6.6 miles
3550 North State Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616)527-0571 6.6 K-5 326 - Muir Twin Rivers Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 185 students
8.0 miles
435 Lou Lemke Ln
Muir, MI 48860
(989)855-3333 8.0 K-5 185 - Sheridan Central Montcalm Elementary School Grades: K-1 | 234 students
8.3 miles
289 Saint Clair St
Sheridan, MI 48884
(989)831-2500 8.3 K-1 234 - Carson City Carson City Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 249 students
8.6 miles
338 Eagle Ave
Carson City, MI 48811
(989)584-3130 8.6 K-3 249 - Carson City Carson City-crystal High School Grades: 9-12 | 266 students
8.6 miles
213 East Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989)584-3175 8.6 9-12 266
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