Serving 205 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Waldron Area Schools 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waldron High School's attendance zone serves the entire district in Waldron, MI, encompassing approximately 59 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waldron Area Schools's student population of 205 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
205 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Waldron Area Schools 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 Waldron Area Schools is 0.04, 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
#2729 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
98%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waldron Area Schools's ranking?
Waldron Area Schools is ranked #2729 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waldron Area Schools?
The graduation rate of Waldron Area Schools is 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Waldron Area Schools?
205 students attend Waldron Area Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Waldron Area Schools students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waldron Area Schools?
Waldron Area Schools has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Waldron Area Schools offer ?
Waldron Area Schools offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waldron Area Schools part of?
Waldron Area Schools is part of Waldron Area Schools.
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