Serving 95 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Milton C Porter Educational Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
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 Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Milton C Porter Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Milton C Porter Educational Center's student population of 95 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Milton C Porter Educational Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milton C Porter Educational 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1767 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 is Milton C Porter Educational Center's ranking?
Milton C Porter Educational Center is ranked #1767 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Milton C Porter Educational Center often compared to?
Milton C Porter Educational Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Lyle A Torrant Center, Waldron Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Milton C Porter Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Milton C Porter Educational Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 86%.
How many students attend Milton C Porter Educational Center?
95 students attend Milton C Porter Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Milton C Porter Educational Center students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milton C Porter Educational Center?
Milton C Porter Educational Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Milton C Porter Educational Center offer ?
Milton C Porter Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Milton C Porter Educational Center part of?
Milton C Porter Educational Center is part of Lenawee Independent School District.
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