Serving 48 students in grades 6-12, Alternative Education At Sorter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
48 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
96%
18%
White
4%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
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 37% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Alternative Education At Sorter?
48 students attend Alternative Education At Sorter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Alternative Education At Sorter students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alternative Education At Sorter?
Alternative Education At Sorter has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alternative Education At Sorter offer ?
Alternative Education At Sorter offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Alternative Education At Sorter part of?
Alternative Education At Sorter is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools.
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