Serving 71 students in grades 6-12, Southwest Michigan Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
23%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≤20%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Michigan Community School?
The graduation rate of Southwest Michigan Community School is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Southwest Michigan Community School?
71 students attend Southwest Michigan Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Southwest Michigan Community School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Southwest Michigan Community School offer ?
Southwest Michigan Community School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Southwest Michigan Community School part of?
Southwest Michigan Community School is part of Hartford Public Schools School District.
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