Serving 24 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wood School Bangor Twp 8 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wood School Bangor Twp 8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wood School Bangor Twp 8's student population of 24 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wood School Bangor Twp 8 ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wood School Bangor Twp 8 is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#740 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Hispanic
12%
9%
White
71%
63%
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wood School Bangor Twp 8's ranking?
Wood School Bangor Twp 8 is ranked #740 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Wood School Bangor Twp 8?
24 students attend Wood School Bangor Twp 8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Wood School Bangor Twp 8 students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wood School Bangor Twp 8?
Wood School Bangor Twp 8 has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wood School Bangor Twp 8 offer ?
Wood School Bangor Twp 8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wood School Bangor Twp 8 part of?
Wood School Bangor Twp 8 is part of Bangor Township S/D #8 School District.
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