Serving 19 students in grades 3-12, Juvenile Detention 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 was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was equal to the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
26%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Juvenile Detention Center?
19 students attend Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Juvenile Detention Center students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Juvenile Detention Center?
Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Juvenile Detention Center is part of Ottawa Area Independent School District.
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