Serving 94 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Developmental Classroomswsesd ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Developmental Classroomswsesd ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Developmental Classroomswsesd's student population of 94 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Developmental Classroomswsesd ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Developmental Classroomswsesd is 0.33, 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
#943 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
7%
18%
White
81%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Developmental Classroomswsesd's ranking?
Developmental Classroomswsesd is ranked #943 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Developmental Classroomswsesd?
The graduation rate of Developmental Classroomswsesd is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 86%.
How many students attend Developmental Classroomswsesd?
94 students attend Developmental Classroomswsesd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Developmental Classroomswsesd students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Developmental Classroomswsesd?
Developmental Classroomswsesd has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Developmental Classroomswsesd offer ?
Developmental Classroomswsesd offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Developmental Classroomswsesd part of?
Developmental Classroomswsesd is part of West Shore Educational Service School District.
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