Zilwaukee K8 School serves 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Zilwaukee K8 School 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 10-14% (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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zilwaukee K8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Zilwaukee K8 School's student population of 270 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Zilwaukee K8 School 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 Zilwaukee K8 School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2462 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
48%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
18%
9%

Black
42%
18%

White
35%
64%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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 is Zilwaukee K8 School's ranking?
Zilwaukee K8 School is ranked #2462 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Zilwaukee K8 School?
270 students attend Zilwaukee K8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Zilwaukee K8 School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zilwaukee K8 School?
Zilwaukee K8 School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Zilwaukee K8 School offer ?
Zilwaukee K8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Zilwaukee K8 School part of?
Zilwaukee K8 School is part of Saginaw School District Of The City Of.
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