Serving 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodward School For Technology And Research 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodward School For Technology And Research ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Woodward School For Technology And Research's student population of 206 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodward School For Technology And Research ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodward School For Technology And Research is 0.51, 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
#2799 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
67%
18%
White
12%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodward School For Technology And Research's ranking?
Woodward School For Technology And Research is ranked #2799 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Woodward School For Technology And Research?
206 students attend Woodward School For Technology And Research.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Woodward School For Technology And Research students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodward School For Technology And Research?
Woodward School For Technology And Research has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Woodward School For Technology And Research offer ?
Woodward School For Technology And Research offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Woodward School For Technology And Research part of?
Woodward School For Technology And Research is part of Kalamazoo School District.
In what neighborhood is Woodward School For Technology And Research located?
Woodward School For Technology And Research is located in the Northside neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Northside.
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