Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Sutton South Early Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sutton South Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sutton South Early Learning Center's student population of 260 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sutton South Early Learning Center is 0.24, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
87%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sutton South Early Learning Center often compared to?
Sutton South Early Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Clinton Elementary School, Tecumseh Acres North Early Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Sutton South Early Learning Center?
260 students attend Sutton South Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sutton South Early Learning Center students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sutton South Early Learning Center?
Sutton South Early Learning Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sutton South Early Learning Center offer ?
Sutton South Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Sutton South Early Learning Center part of?
Sutton South Early Learning Center is part of Tecumseh School District.
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