Serving 13 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Localbased Speced Programs ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 2:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Localbased Speced Programs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Localbased Speced Programs's student population of 13 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
13 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Localbased Speced Programs is 0.48, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
16:1
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
15%
18%
White
69%
63%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
6%
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Localbased Speced Programs?
13 students attend Localbased Speced Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Localbased Speced Programs students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Localbased Speced Programs?
Localbased Speced Programs has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Localbased Speced Programs offer ?
Localbased Speced Programs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Localbased Speced Programs part of?
Localbased Speced Programs is part of Washtenaw Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Localbased Speced Programs located?
Localbased Speced Programs is located in the Dicken neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI. There are 5 other public schools located in Dicken.
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