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Woodland Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 717 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 8, 2013

We are an army family that has moved around a lot. I can honestly say this is one of the best schools my kids have been in.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2008

I have had four children go through Woodland. I was very impressed with the teachers' awareness of the individual child and how prepared each of my children was to move on to middle school. Although academics is the priority, the teachers my children had were also interested in them growing into well rounded people. Way to go Woodland! I highly recommend this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2008

I have found Woodland to be a wonderful educational experience for my two children. They have since moved on to the Middle School and High School, but often comment on the teachers and how well prepared they were to take on the added challenge of a higher grade. The teachers were always helpful and friendly, working hard to provide the kids with a well rounded academic foundation.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2008

I have two children who have gone to Woodland, and they loved it. The teachers were wonderful and my kids learned quite a bit. Previously they had gone to school in NC, and we were more impressed with Woodland than the school in NC. Kids their welfare,education and person seem to be the priority. I would absolutely recommend Woodland to anyone! Very safe, very friendly and kid oriented.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 27, 2006

Woodland has been a great school for my girls to attend. The teachers are a little less involved than I would like but they are learning new and wonderful things everyday.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 21, 2005

I had a child a woodland elementary school, the teachers were too busy playing on the internet to teach. When i thought my child should be held back due to poor grades, and maturity problems it was the typical case of push him through so we don't actually have to teach and earn our money. I would not recommend this school to anyone. I have two more children that i have choosen to homeschool after this very disappointing experience.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

109 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
35%

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

109 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
70%

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

115 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
50%

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

115 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
64%

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
93%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

115 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

120 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
50%

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

120 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
71%

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

121 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
11%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 97% 71%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Black 1% 20%
Hispanic 1% 5%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 43%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2000 West Pyle Dr
Kingsford, MI 49802
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Phone: (906) 779-2685

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