Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Zilwaukee K8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 273 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Zilwaukee K8 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 Zilwaukee K8 School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Zilwaukee K8 School is ranked #2574 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Zilwaukee K8 School?
273 students attend Zilwaukee K8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Zilwaukee K8 School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zilwaukee K8 School?
Zilwaukee K8 School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Zilwaukee K8 School offer ?
Zilwaukee K8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Zilwaukee K8 School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 273 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
