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Waldron Learning Center vs. Lyle A Torrant Center

Should you attend Waldron Learning Center or Lyle A Torrant Center? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Waldron Learning Center
214 Bishop Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Lyle A Torrant Center
1175 W Parnall Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Lyle A Torrant Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Waldron Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 191 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lyle A Torrant Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
282 students
191 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Waldron Learning Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lyle A Torrant Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
66% | 34%
72% | 28%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waldron Learning Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lyle A Torrant Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Waldron Learning Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lyle A Torrant Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Waldron Learning Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Branch Independent School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lyle A Torrant Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jackson Independent School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2154 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#435 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Waldron Learning Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lyle A Torrant Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
45-49%
(Top 30% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waldron Learning Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Branch Independent School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lyle A Torrant Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jackson Independent School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 5% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waldron Learning Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Branch Independent School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lyle A Torrant Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jackson Independent School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥80%
(Top 1% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waldron Learning Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Branch Independent School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lyle A Torrant Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jackson Independent School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
<50%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Waldron Learning Center with the average graduation rate observed in the Branch Independent School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lyle A Torrant Center with the average graduation rate observed in the Jackson Independent School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Waldron Learning Center by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lyle A Torrant Center by grade.
Kindergarten Students
19
14
Grade 1 Students
13
12
Grade 2 Students
12
17
Grade 3 Students
14
8
Grade 4 Students
20
10
Grade 5 Students
12
10
Grade 6 Students
31
14
Grade 7 Students
14
8
Grade 8 Students
26
9
Grade 9 Students
39
2
Grade 10 Students
22
5
Grade 11 Students
28
1
Grade 12 Students
22
7
Ungraded Students
10
74

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Waldron Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Branch Independent School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Waldron Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Branch Independent School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lyle A Torrant Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jackson Independent School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Waldron Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Branch Independent School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lyle A Torrant Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jackson Independent School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Waldron Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Branch Independent School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lyle A Torrant Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jackson Independent School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
88%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Waldron Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Branch Independent School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lyle A Torrant Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jackson Independent School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Waldron Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Branch Independent School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lyle A Torrant Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jackson Independent School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Waldron Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Branch Independent School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lyle A Torrant Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jackson Independent School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Waldron Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Branch Independent School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lyle A Torrant Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jackson Independent School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Waldron Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Branch Independent School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lyle A Torrant Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jackson Independent School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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