Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center serves 182 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center's student population of 182 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center is 0.70, 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)
(10-11)90-94%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
33%
18%
White
38%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center often compared to?
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Island City Academy, Lockwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center?
182 students attend Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center students are White, 33% of students are Black, 22% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center?
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center offer ?
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center part of?
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center is part of Waverly Community Schools School District.
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