Serving 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodward School For Technology And Research 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Top 1% in MI)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodward School For Technology And Research ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Woodward School For Technology And Research's student population of 187 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Woodward School For Technology And Research is 0.48, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
71%
18%
White
9%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Woodward School For Technology And Research?
187 students attend Woodward School For Technology And Research.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Woodward School For Technology And Research students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodward School For Technology And Research?
Woodward School For Technology And Research has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Woodward School For Technology And Research offer ?
Woodward School For Technology And Research offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Woodward School For Technology And Research part of?
Woodward School For Technology And Research is part of Kalamazoo Public Schools School District.
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