Serving 83 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Wing Lake Developmental Center ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wing Lake Developmental Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wing Lake Developmental Center's student population of 83 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wing Lake Developmental Center ranks within the top 5% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wing Lake Developmental Center is 0.58, which is more 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
#75 out of 3069 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
22%
18%
White
61%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wing Lake Developmental Center's ranking?
Wing Lake Developmental Center is ranked #75 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wing Lake Developmental Center?
The graduation rate of Wing Lake Developmental Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wing Lake Developmental Center?
83 students attend Wing Lake Developmental Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Wing Lake Developmental Center students are White, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wing Lake Developmental Center?
Wing Lake Developmental Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wing Lake Developmental Center offer ?
Wing Lake Developmental Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wing Lake Developmental Center part of?
Wing Lake Developmental Center is part of Bloomfield Hills Schools School District.
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