Very Good
#501 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 16% in state
Communitybased Transition Center
High School · Van Buren ISD · Lawrence, MI
A Van Buren ISD high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
490 SOUTH PAW PAW ST, Lawrence, MI 49064
- Math 75% proficient (2019)
- Reading 75% proficient (2019)
- 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Communitybased Transition Center score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 51 points since 2014, reaching 75% in 2019, across a 6-year record (2014–2019).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2014-2019) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2014-2019)
Based on 8 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Communitybased Transition Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,089/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawrence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,863
Median home value
$163,400
Median rent
$756/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Street Community and Family CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Paw Paw High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| Bert Goens Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–12 | Not available | 72 | Compare → |
| Maple Creek Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | Not available | 32 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Van Buren ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $356,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Communitybased Transition Center is listed in Van Buren ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Communitybased Transition Center
Communitybased Transition Center is a public high school in Lawrence, MI, part of Van Buren ISD, serving approximately 45 students in grades 10th-12th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #501 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Communitybased Transition Center
What grades does Communitybased Transition Center serve?
Communitybased Transition Center serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Communitybased Transition Center?
Communitybased Transition Center has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Communitybased Transition Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Communitybased Transition Center is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Communitybased Transition Center rank in MI?
Communitybased Transition Center ranks #501 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Communitybased Transition Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Communitybased Transition Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Communitybased Transition Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Communitybased Transition Center has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019).
Is Communitybased Transition Center a charter school?
No, Communitybased Transition Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Communitybased Transition Center a Title I school?
No, Communitybased Transition Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Communitybased Transition Center?
26.7% of students at Communitybased Transition Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Van Buren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (269) 415-0270
- Area population (ZIP 49064)
- 3,670
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49064; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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