Wilbur Bills Elementary School serves 162 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
162 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
94%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Wilbur Bills Elementary School?
162 students attend Wilbur Bills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Wilbur Bills Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilbur Bills Elementary School?
Wilbur Bills Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wilbur Bills Elementary School offer ?
Wilbur Bills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wilbur Bills Elementary School part of?
Wilbur Bills Elementary School is part of Durand Area Schools School District.
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