Ben Ross Public School Academy serves 228 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
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
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
228 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ben Ross Public School 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?
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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