Creston Community School serves 30 students in grades 9-12.
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 30:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
30 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
65%
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
57%
18%
White
10%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
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 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).
What is the graduation rate of Creston Community School?
The graduation rate of Creston Community School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Creston Community School?
30 students attend Creston Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Creston Community School students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Creston Community School?
Creston Community School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Creston Community School offer ?
Creston Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Creston Community School part of?
Creston Community School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools.
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