Very Good
#637 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 20% in state
Developmental Classroomswsesd
School · West Shore Educational Service District · Ludington, MI
A West Shore Educational Service District school where students score 51 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2130 WEST US HIGHWAY 10, Ludington, MI 49431
- Math 75% vs MI 39% (2022)
- Reading 75% vs MI 51% (2022)
- 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Developmental Classroomswsesd score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 21 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Developmental Classroomswsesd 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,161/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ludington), 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
$63,313
Median home value
$218,600
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49431; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
West Shore Educational Service District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $270,713NCES 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.
Developmental Classroomswsesd is listed in West Shore Educational Service District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Developmental Classroomswsesd
Developmental Classroomswsesd is a public school in Ludington, MI, part of West Shore Educational Service District, serving approximately 103 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #637 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Developmental Classroomswsesd
What grades does Developmental Classroomswsesd serve?
Developmental Classroomswsesd serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Developmental Classroomswsesd?
Developmental Classroomswsesd has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Developmental Classroomswsesd?
The student-teacher ratio at Developmental Classroomswsesd is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Developmental Classroomswsesd rank in MI?
Developmental Classroomswsesd ranks #637 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Developmental Classroomswsesd's MySchoolScout rating?
Developmental Classroomswsesd has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Developmental Classroomswsesd?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Developmental Classroomswsesd has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Developmental Classroomswsesd a charter school?
No, Developmental Classroomswsesd is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Developmental Classroomswsesd a Title I school?
No, Developmental Classroomswsesd is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Developmental Classroomswsesd?
81.6% of students at Developmental Classroomswsesd 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mason County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.1%
- Phone
- (231) 898-1608
- Area population (ZIP 49431)
- 17,027
- Area average commute
- 16.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 49431; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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