Serving 113 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mecostaosceola Education 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 50-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mecostaosceola Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mecostaosceola Education Center's student population of 113 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mecostaosceola Education 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 Mecostaosceola Education Center is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mecostaosceola Education Center's ranking?
Mecostaosceola Education Center is ranked #573 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Mecostaosceola Education Center often compared to?
Mecostaosceola Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Crossroads Charter Academy 612, Mosaic School by visitors of our site.
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 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mecostaosceola Education Center?
The graduation rate of Mecostaosceola Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Mecostaosceola Education Center?
113 students attend Mecostaosceola Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mecostaosceola Education Center students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mecostaosceola Education Center?
Mecostaosceola Education Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mecostaosceola Education Center offer ?
Mecostaosceola Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mecostaosceola Education Center part of?
Mecostaosceola Education Center is part of Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District.
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