Academy Of Southfield (Closed 2016)
Academy Of Southfield served 286 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
97%
18%
White
1%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Academy Of Southfield School District
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
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