Serving 150 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Watersmeet Township 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watersmeet Township School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Watersmeet Township School's student population of 150 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Watersmeet Township School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watersmeet Township School is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2336 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
70%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
26%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watersmeet Township School's ranking?
Watersmeet Township School is ranked #2336 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watersmeet Township School?
The graduation rate of Watersmeet Township School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Watersmeet Township School?
150 students attend Watersmeet Township School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Watersmeet Township School students are American Indian, 26% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watersmeet Township School?
Watersmeet Township School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Watersmeet Township School offer ?
Watersmeet Township School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Watersmeet Township School part of?
Watersmeet Township School is part of Watersmeet Township School District.
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