The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 46% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 71% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)46%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)71%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
5%
Black
(09-10)100%
20%
White
(09-10)n/a
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
83%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Colin Powell 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Colin Powell Academy - Middle School?
304 students attend Colin Powell Academy - Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Colin Powell Academy - Middle School students are Black.
What grades does Colin Powell Academy - Middle School offer ?
Colin Powell Academy - Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Colin Powell Academy - Middle School part of?
Colin Powell Academy - Middle School is part of Colin Powell Academy School District.
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