The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤10%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)30-39%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
5%
Black
(09-10)100%
20%
White
(09-10)n/a
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
82%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Life Skills Center Of Metropolitan Detroit 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Life Skills Center Of Metropolitan Detroit?
341 students attend Life Skills Center Of Metropolitan Detroit.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Life Skills Center Of Metropolitan Detroit students are Black.
What grades does Life Skills Center Of Metropolitan Detroit offer ?
Life Skills Center Of Metropolitan Detroit offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Life Skills Center Of Metropolitan Detroit part of?
Life Skills Center Of Metropolitan Detroit is part of Life Skills Center Of Metropolitan Detroit School District.
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