Serving 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Uplift Michigan Academy 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Uplift Michigan Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Uplift Michigan Academy's student population of 593 students has grown by 382% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 58% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Uplift Michigan Academy 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 Uplift Michigan Academy is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1791 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
19%
18%
White
58%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uplift Michigan Academy's ranking?
Uplift Michigan Academy is ranked #1791 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Uplift Michigan Academy?
The graduation rate of Uplift Michigan Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Uplift Michigan Academy?
593 students attend Uplift Michigan Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Uplift Michigan Academy students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uplift Michigan Academy?
Uplift Michigan Academy has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Uplift Michigan Academy offer ?
Uplift Michigan Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Uplift Michigan Academy part of?
Uplift Michigan Academy is part of Uplift Michigan Academy School District.
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