The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students (09-10)
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)9%
5%
Black
(09-10)79%
20%
White
(09-10)12%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
85%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
6%
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Chapelle Community School?
291 students attend Chapelle Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Chapelle Community School students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Chapelle Community School offer ?
Chapelle Community School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Chapelle Community School part of?
Chapelle Community School is part of Ypsilanti Community Schools School District.
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