Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Wakefieldmarenisco School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Wakefield-Marenisco School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 515.2 square miles in Wakefield, MI, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and distances averaging 17 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 29.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wakefieldmarenisco School's student population of 236 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
236 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wakefieldmarenisco School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wakefieldmarenisco School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1999 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
White
92%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wakefieldmarenisco School's ranking?
Wakefieldmarenisco School is ranked #1999 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Wakefieldmarenisco School often compared to?
Wakefieldmarenisco Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Luther L Wright K12 School, Ad Johnston Jrsr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wakefieldmarenisco School?
The graduation rate of Wakefieldmarenisco School is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Wakefieldmarenisco School?
236 students attend Wakefieldmarenisco School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Wakefieldmarenisco School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wakefieldmarenisco School?
Wakefieldmarenisco School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wakefieldmarenisco School offer ?
Wakefieldmarenisco School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wakefieldmarenisco School part of?
Wakefieldmarenisco School is part of Wakefield-Marenisco School District.
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