Serving 451 students in grades 5-6, Central Woodlands 56 School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 451 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Central Woodlands 56 School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Woodlands 56 School is 0.32, 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.
Central Woodlands 56 School is ranked #148 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Central Woodlands 56 School?
451 students attend Central Woodlands 56 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Central Woodlands 56 School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Woodlands 56 School?
Central Woodlands 56 School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central Woodlands 56 School offer ?
Central Woodlands 56 School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Woodlands 56 School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 451 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
