Macgowan School serves 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Macgowan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
58%
18%
White
22%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Macgowan School?
235 students attend Macgowan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Macgowan School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macgowan School?
Macgowan School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Macgowan School offer ?
Macgowan School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Macgowan School part of?
Macgowan School is part of Redford Union Schools District No. 1 School District.
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