Palo Community School serves 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)11-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-49%
65%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Palo Community School District
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Palo Community School?
74 students attend Palo Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Palo Community School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palo Community School?
Palo Community School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palo Community School offer ?
Palo Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Palo Community School part of?
Palo Community School is part of Palo Community School District.
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