Serving 83 students in grades 6-12, Beecher Adult/alternative 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 42:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤10%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
73%
18%
White
13%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)40-59%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beecher Adult/alternative Education Center?
The graduation rate of Beecher Adult/alternative Education Center is 40-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Beecher Adult/alternative Education Center?
83 students attend Beecher Adult/alternative Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Beecher Adult/alternative Education Center students are Black, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beecher Adult/alternative Education Center?
Beecher Adult/alternative Education Center has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Beecher Adult/alternative Education Center offer ?
Beecher Adult/alternative Education Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Beecher Adult/alternative Education Center part of?
Beecher Adult/alternative Education Center is part of Beecher Community School District.
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