Serving 50 students in grades 2-12, The Manor ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
50 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
28%
18%
White
70%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend The Manor?
50 students attend The Manor.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of The Manor students are White, 28% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Manor?
The Manor has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Manor offer ?
The Manor offers enrollment in grades 2-12
What school district is The Manor part of?
The Manor is part of Hillsdale Independent School District.
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