Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Woodsedge Learning Center ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 34% 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: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodsedge Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Woodsedge Learning Center's student population of 220 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodsedge Learning Center 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 Woodsedge Learning Center is 0.53, 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
#625 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
18%
18%
White
66%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodsedge Learning Center's ranking?
Woodsedge Learning Center is ranked #625 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodsedge Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Woodsedge Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Woodsedge Learning Center?
220 students attend Woodsedge Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Woodsedge Learning Center students are White, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodsedge Learning Center?
Woodsedge Learning Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Woodsedge Learning Center offer ?
Woodsedge Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Woodsedge Learning Center part of?
Woodsedge Learning Center is part of Kalamazoo RESA School District.
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