Serving 453 students in grades 3-5, Baylor Woodson Elementary School 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 15% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 38% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
453 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)38%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School District Of The City Of Inkster
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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Baylor Woodson Elementary School?
453 students attend Baylor Woodson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Baylor Woodson Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baylor Woodson Elementary School?
Baylor Woodson Elementary School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Baylor Woodson Elementary School offer ?
Baylor Woodson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Baylor Woodson Elementary School part of?
Baylor Woodson Elementary School is part of School District Of The City Of Inkster.
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