Douglas School (Closed 2011)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 82% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 82%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
461 students
This chart displays total students of Douglas School by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Douglas School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(09-10)
82%
78%
(09-10)
85%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Douglas School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Douglas School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 1998-99 school year data.
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Douglas School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Black
(09-10)
6%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Douglas School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
(09-10)
91%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Douglas School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Douglas School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Douglas School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Douglas School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Douglas School?
461 students attend Douglas School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Douglas School students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Douglas School offer ?
Douglas School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Douglas School part of?

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