Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cummings School 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% 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 Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
281 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
60%
18%
White
25%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Cummings School?
281 students attend Cummings School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Cummings School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cummings School?
Cummings School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cummings School offer ?
Cummings School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cummings School part of?
Cummings School is part of Flint School District Of The City Of.
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