Serving 112 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Wesley School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wesley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wesley School's student population of 112 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wesley School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wesley School is 0.47, 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
#1058 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
18%
18%
White
71%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wesley School's ranking?
Wesley School is ranked #1058 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wesley School?
The graduation rate of Wesley School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wesley School?
112 students attend Wesley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Wesley School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wesley School?
Wesley School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wesley School offer ?
Wesley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wesley School part of?
Wesley School is part of Muskegon Area Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Wesley School located?
Wesley School is located in the Marquette neighborhood of Muskegon, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in Marquette.
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