Tekonsha Schools

Summary:

Tekonsha Schools is an alternative public school serving grades K-12 in the small town of Tekonsha, Michigan, with a student population of 185 that is predominantly White (90.81%). While the school is investing more resources in its students, it faces several challenges, including fluctuating graduation and dropout rates, high chronic absenteeism, and underperforming test scores compared to state averages.

Tekonsha Schools' 4-year graduation rate has ranged from 71.4% to 94.4% in recent years, generally lower than the state average. Its dropout rate has also fluctuated, from 0% to 21.4%, significantly higher than the state average. The school has a particularly high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 15.8% to 42.2%, much higher than the state average. Tekonsha Schools' test scores on the M-Step and SAT/PSAT assessments are also generally lower than state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.93% to 65.41%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby alternative schools, Tekonsha Schools stands out in both positive and negative ways. For example, Greenfield School and Doris Klaussen Dev Center have even lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates than Tekonsha Schools. However, Marshall Academy, a public charter school, has a 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, significantly better than Tekonsha Schools. Addressing the challenges faced by Tekonsha Schools should be a priority for the school and the Tekonsha Community Schools district to ensure that students receive a high-quality education and are prepared for success after graduation.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 245 S Elm St
       Tekonsha, MI  49092-9266


(517) 767-4121

District: Tekonsha Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
529th of 897 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,726 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  212

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.6%
Hispanic:
6.6%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tekonsha Schools is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.32. (See more...)
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Compare Details Tekonsha Schools ranks worse than 59% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.31. (See more...)
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Compare Details Tekonsha Schools ranks worse than 62.3% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.74. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tekonsha Schools who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), Hispanic (6.6%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tekonsha Schools is 13.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tekonsha Schools is $17,726.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Tekonsha Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Tekonsha Schools 529th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Tekonsha Schools in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Tekonsha Schools 463rd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Tekonsha Schools in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tekonsha Schools

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Tekonsha Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 31.14 1143rd 1580 27.7%
2016 35.53 1026th 1548 33.7%
2017 19.41 1171st 1466 20.1%
2018 21.54 1188th 1448 18.0%
2023 38.32 882nd 1470 40.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tekonsha Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.65 1098th 1397 21.4%
2023 40.11 798th 1350 40.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Tekonsha Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.86 1065th 1443 26.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Tekonsha Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.79 1094th 1446 24.3%
2023 33.36 876th 1334 34.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Tekonsha Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.31 1169th 1253 6.7%
2023 20.71 993rd 1198 17.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Tekonsha Schools

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Rank History for all middle school students at Tekonsha Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 25.94 683rd 919 25.7%
2016 19.53 719th 894 19.6%
2017 15.24 701st 821 14.6%
2018 33.60 593rd 838 29.2%
2019 39.08 475th 792 40.0%
2023 38.67 523rd 883 40.8%
2024 38.31 529th 897 41.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tekonsha Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.12 491st 815 39.8%
2023 56.89 293rd 825 64.5%
2024 68.72 180th 836 78.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Tekonsha Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.84 615th 794 22.5%
2023 27.79 556th 770 27.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Tekonsha Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.73 454th 797 43.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Tekonsha Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.72 571st 678 15.8%
2023 14.72 620th 688 9.9%
2024 29.70 508th 701 27.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Tekonsha Schools

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Rank History for all high school students at Tekonsha Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.22 196th 705 72.2%
2007 48.06 479th 767 37.5%
2008 31.68 560th 750 25.3%
2009 69.04 281st 754 62.7%
2010 47.89 487th 765 36.3%
2011 46.14 510th 784 34.9%
2012 49.06 445th 773 42.4%
2013 20.68 598th 805 25.7%
2014 36.64 525th 799 34.3%
2015 38.67 524th 832 37.0%
2016 25.06 599th 852 29.7%
2017 37.80 473rd 835 43.4%
2018 43.93 458th 824 44.4%
2019 18.94 551st 666 17.3%
2021 15.87 503rd 561 10.3%
2022 45.07 323rd 531 39.2%
2023 34.44 480th 735 34.7%
2024 35.74 463rd 743 37.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tekonsha Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.56 278th 755 63.2%
2024 45.77 319th 654 51.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Tekonsha Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.45 411th 611 32.7%
2024 49.02 292nd 619 52.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Tekonsha Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.93 453rd 707 35.9%
2024 32.60 437th 633 31.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Tekonsha Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.93 427th 708 39.7%
2019 8.44 542nd 582 6.9%
2021 10.30 491st 516 4.8%
2023 34.22 423rd 647 34.6%
2024 27.59 470th 638 26.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tekonsha Schools

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 236 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1989 151 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1990 144 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 146
1991 127 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1992 190 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1993 188 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 191
1994 183 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 187
1995 181 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1996 181 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1997 183 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1998 175 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 177
1999 110 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 112
2000 118 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 121
2001 128 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 129
2002 126 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 127
2003 126 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 127
2004 120 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2005 119 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2006 125 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2007 116 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 119
2008 122 n/a 1 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 125
2009 106 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 111
2010 101 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2011 88 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 95
2012 86 0 2 4 1 0 0 0 93
2013 87 0 2 4 1 0 0 0 94
2014 89 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 94
2015 238 3 3 6 0 0 5 0 255
2016 232 4 3 15 0 0 6 0 260
2017 229 5 2 18 0 0 6 0 260
2018 218 2 0 17 0 0 12 0 249
2019 215 1 0 16 1 0 10 0 243
2020 201 2 2 15 0 0 8 0 228
2021 190 2 0 17 0 0 10 0 219
2022 195 1 1 15 3 0 7 0 222
2023 168 1 0 13 1 0 2 0 185
2024 192 2 0 14 0 0 4 0 212

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tekonsha Schools

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 238 n/a n/a n/a
1989 152 n/a n/a 15.1
1990 146 16.0 9.1 23.3
1991 129 n/a n/a n/a
1992 193 n/a n/a 21.2
1993 191 n/a 0.0 29.8
1994 187 11.1 16.8 33.2
1995 182 15.0 12.1 29.7
1996 182 15.0 12.1 29.7
1997 184 11.0 16.7 30.4
1998 177 8.0 22.1 32.2
1999 112 8.0 14.0 45.5
2000 121 8.5 14.2 57
2001 129 9.5 13.6 55.8
2002 127 12.0 10.6 48.8
2003 127 12.0 10.6 48.8
2004 120 11.0 10.9 59.2
2005 121 10.0 12.1 64.5
2006 126 7.3 17.3 54
2007 119 7.0 17.0 44.5
2008 125 6.9 18.1 38.4
2009 111 7.2 15.4 51.4
2010 105 6.2 16.8 51.4
2011 95 6.4 14.8 55.8
2012 93 5.1 18.0 59.1
2013 94 5.4 17.3 62.8
2014 94 5.7 16.2 59.6
2015 255 13.0 19.6 68.2
2016 260 14.0 18.5 64.6
2017 260 14.5 17.9 64.2
2018 249 15.3 16.2 62.2
2019 243 14.2 17.0 61.3
2020 228 14.2 16.0 68
2021 219 15.2 14.3 63.9
2022 222 14.6 15.1 64
2023 185 15.6 11.8 65.4
2024 212 15.3 13.7 73.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tekonsha Schools

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 238 n/a n/a n/a
1989 152 n/a n/a 15.1
1990 146 16.0 9.1 23.3
1991 129 n/a n/a n/a
1992 193 n/a n/a 21.2
1993 191 n/a 0.0 29.8
1994 187 11.1 16.8 33.2
1995 182 15.0 12.1 29.7
1996 182 15.0 12.1 29.7
1997 184 11.0 16.7 30.4
1998 177 8.0 22.1 32.2
1999 112 8.0 14.0 45.5
2000 121 8.5 14.2 57
2001 129 9.5 13.6 55.8
2002 127 12.0 10.6 48.8
2003 127 12.0 10.6 48.8
2004 120 11.0 10.9 59.2
2005 121 10.0 12.1 64.5
2006 126 7.3 17.3 54
2007 119 7.0 17.0 44.5
2008 125 6.9 18.1 38.4
2009 111 7.2 15.4 51.4
2010 105 6.2 16.8 51.4
2011 95 6.4 14.8 55.8
2012 93 5.1 18.0 59.1
2013 94 5.4 17.3 62.8
2014 94 5.7 16.2 59.6
2015 255 13.0 19.6 68.2
2016 260 14.0 18.5 64.6
2017 260 14.5 17.9 64.2
2018 249 15.3 16.2 62.2
2019 243 14.2 17.0 61.3
2020 228 14.2 16.0 68
2021 219 15.2 14.3 63.9
2022 222 14.6 15.1 64
2023 185 15.6 11.8 65.4
2024 212 15.3 13.7 73.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tekonsha Schools

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,508 (12.9%) $10,183 (87.1%) $11,690
2020 $1,437 (12.1%) $10,402 (87.9%) $11,839
2021 $2,254 (18.0%) $10,301 (82.0%) $12,555
2022 $1,979 (14.4%) $11,724 (85.6%) $13,702
2023 $2,100 (11.8%) $15,626 (88.2%) $17,726

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tekonsha Schools

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 475th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 523rd of 883 Middle schools
 0.7%
Ranks 551st of 666 High schoolsRanks 480th of 735 High schools
 17.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tekonsha Schools)2530
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tekonsha Community Schools)2530
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tekonsha Schools)22.730.8
 8.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tekonsha Community Schools)22.730.8
 8.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Tekonsha Schools)52.933.3
 19.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tekonsha Community Schools)52.933.3
 19.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
11th Grade Social Studies (Tekonsha Schools)31.630
 1.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Tekonsha Community Schools)31.630
 1.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Tekonsha Schools)31.630
 1.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Tekonsha Community Schools)31.630
 1.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students243185
 23.9%
African American11
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic1613
 18.8%
Pacific Islander00
White215168
 21.9%
Two or More Races102
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.3%65.4%
 4.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 212 students attended Tekonsha Schools.

Tekonsha Schools ranks 529th of 897 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Tekonsha Schools are 91% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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