Serving 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in MI)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center's student population of 35 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
43%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
57%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)40-59%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 34% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center?
The graduation rate of Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center is 40-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center?
35 students attend Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center students are White, and 43% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center?
Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center offer ?
Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center part of?
Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center is part of Sturgis ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools School District.
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