Serving 101 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Alba 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alba School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alba School's student population of 101 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Alba School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alba School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2742 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alba School's ranking?
Alba School is ranked #2742 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Alba School often compared to?
Alba Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellaire Middlehigh School, Central Lake Public Schools by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alba School?
The graduation rate of Alba School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Alba School?
101 students attend Alba School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Alba School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alba School?
Alba School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alba School offer ?
Alba School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alba School part of?
Alba School is part of Alba School District.
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