Serving 117 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Academy Of Waterford 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
117 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)15%
7%
Black
(15-16)63%
18%
White
(15-16)18%
67%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Academy Of Waterford School District
Source: 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 38% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Waterford?
117 students attend Academy Of Waterford.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Academy Of Waterford students are Black, 18% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of Waterford?
Academy Of Waterford has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Academy Of Waterford offer ?
Academy Of Waterford offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Academy Of Waterford part of?
Academy Of Waterford is part of Academy Of Waterford School District.
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