Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Doris Klaussen Dev Center ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Doris Klaussen Dev Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Doris Klaussen Dev Center's student population of 249 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Doris Klaussen Dev Center ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doris Klaussen Dev Center is 0.54, 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
#777 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
15%
18%
White
66%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
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 Doris Klaussen Dev Center's ranking?
Doris Klaussen Dev Center is ranked #777 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Doris Klaussen Dev Center?
The graduation rate of Doris Klaussen Dev Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Doris Klaussen Dev Center?
249 students attend Doris Klaussen Dev Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Doris Klaussen Dev Center students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doris Klaussen Dev Center?
Doris Klaussen Dev Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Doris Klaussen Dev Center offer ?
Doris Klaussen Dev Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Doris Klaussen Dev Center part of?
Doris Klaussen Dev Center is part of Calhoun Intermediate School District.
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