Timberland Academy
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(231) 767-9700
Timberland Academy serves 724 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Timberland Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Timberland Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Timberland Academy's student population of 724 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 724 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Timberland Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Timberland Academy is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2360 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 8% |
| Black | 58% | 18% |
| White | 14% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Timberland Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Timberland Academy is Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cardinal Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Muskegon Cardinal Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 17% | Reading: 27%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-5 | 628 students10
1.1 miles
2310 Marquette Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700 1.1 2-5 628 - Muskegon Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center Alternative School Grades: 6-12 | 18 students
1.4 miles
205 E Apple Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7248 1.4 6-12 18 - Muskegon Orchard View Community Education Grades: 9-12 | 470 students
1.4 miles
35 South Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350 1.4 9-12 470 - Muskegon Brooks Correctional Facility Alternative School Grades: 9-12
1.5 miles
2500 South Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 773-9200 1.5 9-12 n/a - Muskegon Maisd Early On Program Special Education School Grades: PK
1.5 miles
630 Harvey St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7250 1.5 PK n/a
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