Serving 15 students in grades 5-12, Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Depaul ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
87%
18%
White
13%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy School District
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Depaul?
15 students attend Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Depaul.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Depaul students are Black, and 13% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Depaul?
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Depaul has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Depaul offer ?
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Depaul offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Depaul part of?
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Depaul is part of Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy School District.
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