Wells Township School

38211 County Road 426
Arnold, MI 49819
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 14 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wells Township School ranks in the top 30% 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% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • : Top 30% in MI
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wells Township School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Wells Township School's student population of 14 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
14 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wells Township School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wells Township School is 0.00, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#812 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wells Township School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wells Township School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wells Township School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wells Township School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wells Township School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
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3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wells Township School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
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18%
White
100%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wells Township School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Wells Township School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wells Township School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
30%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wells Township School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wells Township School's ranking?
Wells Township School is ranked #812 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Wells Township School?
14 students attend Wells Township School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Wells Township School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wells Township School?
Wells Township School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wells Township School offer ?
Wells Township School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Wells Township School part of?
Wells Township School is part of Wells Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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