Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts 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 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 1% in MI)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts's student population of 576 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
9%
Black
41%
18%
White
27%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts often compared to?
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Winchell Elementary School, Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts?
576 students attend Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts students are Black, 27% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts?
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts offer ?
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts part of?
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts is part of Kalamazoo Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
2 11/14/2006
We really thought this school would be wonderful for my daughter because she loved the arts. It has wonderful programs, but we just felt that they pushed the kindergarteners too much.
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