Serving 58 students in grades 6-12, Wolverine Education Center 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
50%
18%
White
41%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
49%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wolverine Education Center?
The graduation rate of Wolverine Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wolverine Education Center?
58 students attend Wolverine Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Wolverine Education Center students are Black, 41% of students are White, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wolverine Education Center?
Wolverine Education Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wolverine Education Center offer ?
Wolverine Education Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wolverine Education Center part of?
Wolverine Education Center is part of Tuscola Independent School District.
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