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St. Mary Catholic School

34516 W Michigan Avenue, Wayne, MI, 48184-0481 -

School Notes Overview:

Founded in 1924, St. Mary Catholic School has a long history of providing the highest quality education to both Catholic and non-Catholic students in Wayne and the surrounding communities. Deeply rooted in Christian values, St. Mary Catholic School continues to prepare students from kindergarten through eighth grade with a comprehensive academic curriculum and religious formation program essential for empowering them to meet the challenges of the 21st century. We at St. Mary Catholic School believe that all students are unique gifts and creations of God. As such, the educational process of these students is deeply rooted in Christian values as proclaimed in the Scriptures, as well as being a collaborative effort between school and parish communities. Recognizing the importance of the spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional development of each student, we believe that offering a variety of learning experiences will successfully contribute to the overall Christian formation of each student....

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School Overview:

	St. Mary Catholic School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
County	Wayne County, MI
Student Body
Total Students	275 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	18%	21%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 45 students
	Grade 1 - 29 students
	Grade 2 - 39 students
	Grade 3 - 44 students
	Grade 4 - 30 students
	Grade 5 - 20 students
	Grade 6 - 23 students
	Grade 7 - 23 students
	Grade 8 - 22 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	13 teachers
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:20	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	181 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Founded in 1924, St. Mary Catholic School has a long history of providing the highest quality education to both Catholic and non-Catholic students in Wayne and the surrounding communities. Deeply rooted in Christian values, St. Mary Catholic School continues to prepare students from kindergarten through eighth grade with a comprehensive academic curriculum and religious formation program essential for empowering them to meet the challenges of the 21st century. We at St. Mary Catholic School believe that all students are unique gifts and creations of God. As such, the educational process of these students is deeply rooted in Christian values as proclaimed in the Scriptures, as well as being a collaborative effort between school and parish communities. Recognizing the importance of the spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional development of each student, we believe that offering a variety of learning experiences will successfully contribute to the overall Christian formation of each student.
Profile last updated: 03/09/2007

In the News:

Timothy Wayne "Tim" Andrews, 70 (The Herald-Mail)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 05:08:05 am
Timothy Wayne "Tim" Andrews, 70, of Williamsport, Md., died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at his home.
Hard work wins blue ribbon for St. Mary School (Westland Observer)
posted on March 15, 2009 at 02:04:37 pm
It has been several years in the making at St. Mary Catholic School in Wayne, and the finished product has earned a blue ribbon.
Fish fry regulars at St. Rapahael's don't wait for dessert (Ferndale Mirror)
posted on March 15, 2009 at 05:58:37 am
There is plenty of fish and shrimp for dinner at St. Raphael Catholic Church's weekly Lenten fish frys but regulars know you have to act quickly to get your dessert. "You get the cheese cake when you get here, she only makes five," said Delphine Sears, who was second in line when the doors opened. "I pay for the cheesecake when I first come in," said Felice Summers, 97, who comes for the weekly ...
Fish fry regulars at St. Rapahael's don't wait for dessert (Garden City Observer)
posted on March 14, 2009 at 10:55:20 am
There is plenty of fish and shrimp for dinner at St. Raphael Catholic Church's weekly Lenten fish frys but regulars know you have to act quickly to get your dessert. "You get the cheese cake when you get here, she only makes five," said Delphine Sears, who was second in line when the doors opened. "I pay for the cheesecake when I first come in," said Felice Summers, 97, who comes for the weekly ...

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (48184)	School Zip (48184)	(MI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	19,121 people	9,937,974 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	16%	24%
Population Average Age	35 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$46,426	$46,742
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.2 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	52 years old	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	65% / 35%	71% / 29%