Twin Beach Elementary School served 276 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 64%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
276 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
7%
18%
White
85%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Twin Beach Elementary School?
276 students attend Twin Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Twin Beach Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twin Beach Elementary School?
Twin Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Twin Beach Elementary School offer ?
Twin Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Twin Beach Elementary School part of?
Twin Beach Elementary School is part of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District.
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