Serving 357 students in grades 3-6, Blesch Intermediate School 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 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 3-6
Enrollment: 357 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Blesch Intermediate School 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 Blesch Intermediate School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Blesch Intermediate School?
357 students attend Blesch Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Blesch Intermediate School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blesch Intermediate School?
Blesch Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blesch Intermediate School offer ?
Blesch Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Blesch Intermediate School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 3-6
Enrollment: 357 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
