Serving 57 students in grades 6, John Ball Park Zoo School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6
Enrollment: 57 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
John Ball Park Zoo School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Ball Park Zoo School is 0.42, 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.
John Ball Park Zoo School is ranked #384 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend John Ball Park Zoo School?
57 students attend John Ball Park Zoo School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of John Ball Park Zoo School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Ball Park Zoo School?
John Ball Park Zoo School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Ball Park Zoo School offer ?
John Ball Park Zoo School offers enrollment in grades 6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Ball Park Zoo School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6
Enrollment: 57 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
