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#2347 of 3,192 schools in MI
Waldron Learning Center
School · Branch ISD · Coldwater, MI
A Branch ISD school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
214 BISHOP AVE, Coldwater, MI 49036
- Math 36% vs MI 33% (2022)
- Reading 42% vs MI 45% (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Waldron Learning Center score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 38 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Waldron Learning 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,602/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coldwater), 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
$59,649
Median home value
$155,000
Median rent
$913/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pansophia AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 472 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Branch ISD
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $97,906NCES 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.
Waldron Learning Center is listed in Branch ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waldron Learning Center
Waldron Learning Center is a public school in Coldwater, MI, part of Branch ISD, serving approximately 282 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,347 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waldron Learning Center
What grades does Waldron Learning Center serve?
Waldron Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Waldron Learning Center?
Waldron Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldron Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldron Learning Center is 25.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waldron Learning Center rank in MI?
Waldron Learning Center ranks #2,347 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Waldron Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Waldron Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Waldron Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waldron Learning Center has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waldron Learning Center a charter school?
No, Waldron Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waldron Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Waldron Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waldron Learning Center?
62.8% of students at Waldron Learning 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Branch County
- Phone
- (517) 279-5821
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 49036)
- 24,697
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 49036; 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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