Serving 39 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kent Education Centeroakleigh 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (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 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kent Education Centeroakleigh ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kent Education Centeroakleigh's student population of 39 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kent Education Centeroakleigh 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 Kent Education Centeroakleigh is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2222 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
21%
18%
White
56%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kent Education Centeroakleigh's ranking?
Kent Education Centeroakleigh is ranked #2222 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Kent Education Centeroakleigh?
39 students attend Kent Education Centeroakleigh.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Kent Education Centeroakleigh students are White, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kent Education Centeroakleigh?
Kent Education Centeroakleigh has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kent Education Centeroakleigh offer ?
Kent Education Centeroakleigh offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kent Education Centeroakleigh part of?
Kent Education Centeroakleigh is part of Kent Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Kent Education Centeroakleigh located?
Kent Education Centeroakleigh is located in the Westside Connection neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 7 other public schools located in Westside Connection.
School Reviews
5 8/20/2012
Staff is very patient with the children. My son as well as myself loves this school!
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