Waldron Learning Center serves 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Waldron Learning Center 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 45:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waldron Learning Center's student population of 271 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waldron Learning Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Waldron Learning Center is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1975 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
45:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
2%
18%
White
90%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waldron Learning Center's ranking?
Waldron Learning Center is ranked #1975 out of 2,925 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waldron Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Waldron Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 86%.
How many students attend Waldron Learning Center?
271 students attend Waldron Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Waldron Learning Center students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waldron Learning Center?
Waldron Learning Center has a student ration of 45:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waldron Learning Center offer ?
Waldron Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waldron Learning Center part of?
Waldron Learning Center is part of Branch Independent School District.
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