Ackerson Lake Community Education

4126 Brooklyn Rd
Napoleon, MI 49261
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 76 students in grades 9-12, Ackerson Lake Community Education 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ackerson Lake Community Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Ackerson Lake Community Education's student population of 76 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Ackerson Lake Community Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ackerson Lake Community Education is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#2376 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
36%
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≤20%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
93%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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40-59%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ackerson Lake Community Education's ranking?
Ackerson Lake Community Education is ranked #2376 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ackerson Lake Community Education?
The graduation rate of Ackerson Lake Community Education is 40-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ackerson Lake Community Education?
76 students attend Ackerson Lake Community Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ackerson Lake Community Education students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ackerson Lake Community Education?
Ackerson Lake Community Education has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ackerson Lake Community Education offer ?
Ackerson Lake Community Education offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ackerson Lake Community Education part of?
Ackerson Lake Community Education is part of Napoleon Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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