Serving 95 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Charem Special Education Schools 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 4:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charem Special Education Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Charem Special Education Schools's student population of 95 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charem Special Education Schools 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 Charem Special Education Schools is 0.24, 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)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
6%
18%
White
87%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charem Special Education Schools's ranking?
Charem Special Education Schools is ranked #2538 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Charem Special Education Schools often compared to?
Charem Special Education Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Clare Primary School, Claregladwin Area School by visitors of our site.
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).
What is the graduation rate of Charem Special Education Schools?
The graduation rate of Charem Special Education Schools is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Charem Special Education Schools?
95 students attend Charem Special Education Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Charem Special Education Schools students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charem Special Education Schools?
Charem Special Education Schools has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Charem Special Education Schools offer ?
Charem Special Education Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Charem Special Education Schools part of?
Charem Special Education Schools is part of Charlevoix-Emmet Independent School District.
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