Serving 228 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ben Ross Public School Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
228 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-44%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ben Ross Public School Academy School District
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Ben Ross Public School Academy?
228 students attend Ben Ross Public School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Ben Ross Public School Academy students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Ross Public School Academy?
Ben Ross Public School Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ben Ross Public School Academy offer ?
Ben Ross Public School Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ben Ross Public School Academy part of?
Ben Ross Public School Academy is part of Ben Ross Public School Academy School District.
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