Serving 23 students in grades Prekindergarten-11, Shawnee Park Oral-deaf Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
39%
9%
Black
22%
18%
White
31%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Shawnee Park Oral-deaf Center?
23 students attend Shawnee Park Oral-deaf Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Shawnee Park Oral-deaf Center students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawnee Park Oral-deaf Center?
Shawnee Park Oral-deaf Center has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shawnee Park Oral-deaf Center offer ?
Shawnee Park Oral-deaf Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-11
What school district is Shawnee Park Oral-deaf Center part of?
Shawnee Park Oral-deaf Center is part of Grand Rapids 51爆料s School District.
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