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#2292 of 3,192 schools in MI

Woodville Community Center

High School · Western School District · Jackson, MI

A Western School District high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3950 CATHERINE ST, Jackson, MI 49203

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 44.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics4.7Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate44.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio31:1
District spending per student$13,044
Chronic Absenteeism37.1%

Students at Woodville Community Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2011
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Woodville Community 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,833/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), 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

$55,689

Median home value

$150,900

Median rent

$992/mo

College educated

22.8%

Homeownership

67.3%

Poverty rate

15.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jackson Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–121.3 mi218Compare →
Da Vinci Schools 612Charter · enrollment unverified5.66–122.0 mi355Compare →
Lumen Christi Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition8.3private7–122.0 mi418Compare →
Jackson ISD Local Based Special Education ProgramsEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–122.3 mi264Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Western School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$13,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Woodville Community Center is listed in Western School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Woodville Community Center

Woodville Community Center is a public high school in Jackson, MI, part of Western School District, serving approximately 124 students in grades 9th-12th with a 31:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,292 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woodville Community Center

What grades does Woodville Community Center serve?

Woodville Community Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Woodville Community Center?

Woodville Community Center has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodville Community Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodville Community Center is 31:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodville Community Center rank in MI?

Woodville Community Center ranks #2,292 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Woodville Community Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodville Community Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Woodville Community Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodville Community Center has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Woodville Community Center a charter school?

No, Woodville Community Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Woodville Community Center a Title I school?

No, Woodville Community Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodville Community Center?

68.5% of students at Woodville Community 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
124
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
alternative
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.1%
4-Year Graduation
44.5%
Area population (ZIP 49203)
36,520
Area average commute
18.2 min
Area median age
38.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 49203; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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