Albion Community School (Closed 2023)

225 E Watson St.
Albion, MI 49224
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Albion Community 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
454 students

Showing 2008–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Showing 2008–2025. View full 36-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(15-16)
15-19%
38%
(15-16)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1

Showing 2008–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Hispanic
4%
9%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
61%
18%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
29%
63%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
71%
0.55

Showing 2008–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
45%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 37-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
6%

Showing 2004–2013. View full 14-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Albion 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
How many students attend Albion Community School?
454 students attend Albion Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Albion Community School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Albion Community School?
Albion Community School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Albion Community School offer ?
Albion Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Albion Community School part of?
Albion Community School is part of Albion School District.

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