Serving 72 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Bert Goens Learning Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bert Goens Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bert Goens Learning Center's student population of 72 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Bert Goens Learning Center ranks within the top 20% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bert Goens Learning Center is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#376 out of 3025 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
18%
9%
Black
8%
18%
White
65%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bert Goens Learning Center's ranking?
Bert Goens Learning Center is ranked #376 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bert Goens Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Bert Goens Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Bert Goens Learning Center?
72 students attend Bert Goens Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bert Goens Learning Center students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bert Goens Learning Center?
Bert Goens Learning Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bert Goens Learning Center offer ?
Bert Goens Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bert Goens Learning Center part of?
Bert Goens Learning Center is part of Van Buren Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 4/25/2009
Much better than putting kids in public school! Teachers have a very good relationship with the students. They know just how to motivate each student to excel. They have great phys ed, speech, occupational therapy, swimming, and other activities. The kids learn academic and real world skills. The kids have goals that they thrive to reach and get rewarded for each goal. The offer so much more to these kids than a public school ever would be able to.
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