Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Flat River Academy Elementary 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
86%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Flat River Academy Elementary School?
84 students attend Flat River Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Flat River Academy Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flat River Academy Elementary School?
Flat River Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Flat River Academy Elementary School offer ?
Flat River Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Flat River Academy Elementary School part of?
Flat River Academy Elementary School is part of Flat River Academy School District.
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