Doyle Knight School serves 193 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥95%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Doyle Knight School?
193 students attend Doyle Knight School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Doyle Knight School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doyle Knight School?
Doyle Knight School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Doyle Knight School offer ?
Doyle Knight School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Doyle Knight School part of?
Doyle Knight School is part of Durand Area Schools School District.
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