Serving 256 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Academy For Business And Technology 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School's student population of 256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
256 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2814 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
23%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
70%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
4%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School's ranking?
Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School is ranked #2814 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School often compared to?
Academy For Business And Technology Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Advanced Technology Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School?
256 students attend Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School?
Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School offer ?
Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School part of?
Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School is part of Academy For Business And Technology School District.
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