Steele School (Closed 2013)

Steele School serves 514 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 26% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
514 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(11-12)
26%
37%
(11-12)
41%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
24%
9%
Black
58%
18%
White
16%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Steele School?
514 students attend Steele School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Steele School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Steele School?
Steele School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Steele School offer ?
Steele School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Steele School part of?
Steele School is part of Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of.

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