Decatur Jr Sr High School vs. Lawrence Jrsr High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 405 students in grades 6-12, Decatur Jr Sr High School 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 15% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 212 students in grades 7-12, Lawrence Jrsr High School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
7-12
Total Students
405 students
212 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2380 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2138 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
55
-
Grade 7 Students
66
30
Grade 8 Students
65
34
Grade 9 Students
69
32
Grade 10 Students
59
31
Grade 11 Students
49
40
Grade 12 Students
42
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
22%
38%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
68%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
2%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
