Malcolm Williams School

5123 Old Plank Rd
Onondaga, MI 49264
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 17 students in grades 5-12, Malcolm Williams School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MI)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Malcolm Williams School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Malcolm Williams School's student population of 17 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
17 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Malcolm Williams School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
(18-19)
<50%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Malcolm Williams School 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 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Malcolm Williams School 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Malcolm Williams School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Malcolm Williams School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
76%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Malcolm Williams School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
18%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Malcolm Williams School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Malcolm Williams School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Malcolm Williams School 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Malcolm Williams School?
17 students attend Malcolm Williams School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Malcolm Williams School students are Black, 18% of students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Malcolm Williams School?
Malcolm Williams School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Malcolm Williams School offer ?
Malcolm Williams School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Malcolm Williams School part of?
Malcolm Williams School is part of Ingham Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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