Shawono Center
Shawono Center serves 35 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 41%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 65%) for the 2012-13 school year.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Shawono Center's student population of 35 students has grown by 250% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shawono Center is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
20%
18%
White
69%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
20%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
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