Serving 70 students inquire with school, Life Skills Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Life Skills Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Life Skills Center's student population of 70 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Life Skills Center is 0.21, 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)
(14-15)≥50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 37% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Life Skills Center?
70 students attend Life Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Life Skills Center students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Life Skills Center?
Life Skills Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What school district is Life Skills Center part of?
Life Skills Center is part of Northwest Education Services School District.
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