Ta Wilson School 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (19-20)
47 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
8%
Black
(19-20)49%
18%
White
(19-20)36%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)13%
4%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤20%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
77%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ta Wilson School?
The graduation rate of Ta Wilson School is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Ta Wilson School?
47 students attend Ta Wilson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ta Wilson School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Ta Wilson School offer ?
Ta Wilson School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Ta Wilson School part of?
Ta Wilson School is part of Jackson Public Schools.
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