Serving 46 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Allegan Online K8 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Allegan Online K8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Allegan Online K8's student population of 46 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Allegan Online K8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allegan Online K8 is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2538 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
91%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allegan Online K8's ranking?
Allegan Online K8 is ranked #2538 out of 3,069 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Allegan Online K8?
46 students attend Allegan Online K8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Allegan Online K8 students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allegan Online K8?
Allegan Online K8 has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Allegan Online K8 offer ?
Allegan Online K8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Allegan Online K8 part of?
Allegan Online K8 is part of Allegan School District.
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