Serving 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Henry Doerr Cdc Elementary School 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
140 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)21-39%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
88%
18%
White
6%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Buena Vista School District
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Henry Doerr Cdc Elementary School?
140 students attend Henry Doerr Cdc Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Henry Doerr Cdc Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry Doerr Cdc Elementary School?
Henry Doerr Cdc Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Henry Doerr Cdc Elementary School offer ?
Henry Doerr Cdc Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Henry Doerr Cdc Elementary School part of?
Henry Doerr Cdc Elementary School is part of Buena Vista School District.
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