Learning Center

5219 18th Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 77 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Learning Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (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 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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: 77 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Learning Center's student population of 77 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
77 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Learning Center ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Learning Center is 0.31, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#384 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Learning Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
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American Indian
14%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
2%
18%
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White
82%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(19-20)
<50%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Learning Center and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Learning Center's ranking?
Learning Center is ranked #384 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 86%.
How many students attend Learning Center?
77 students attend Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Learning Center students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Learning Center?
Learning Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Learning Center offer ?
Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Learning Center part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 77 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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