Woodcrest Elementary School

5500 Drake St
Midland, MI 48640
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 593 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Woodcrest Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Woodcrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Woodcrest Elementary School's student population of 593 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Woodcrest Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodcrest Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#306 out of 2925 schools
(Top 20%)
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59%
36%
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64%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
2%
18%
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White
84%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodcrest Elementary School's ranking?
Woodcrest Elementary School is ranked #306 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Woodcrest Elementary School often compared to?
Woodcrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Siebert School, Adams Elementary School, Plymouth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Woodcrest Elementary School?
593 students attend Woodcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Woodcrest Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodcrest Elementary School?
Woodcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Woodcrest Elementary School offer ?
Woodcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodcrest Elementary School part of?
Woodcrest Elementary School is part of Midland Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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