Serving 154 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Arbor Academy 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 10-14% (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 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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-8
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arbor Academy's student population of 154 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
154 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arbor Academy 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 Arbor Academy is 0.74, which is more 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
#2688 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)74%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Aviators
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arbor Academy's ranking?
Arbor Academy is ranked #2688 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Arbor Academy often compared to?
Arbor Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Battle Creek Montessori Academy, Endeavor Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 Arbor Academy?
154 students attend Arbor Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Arbor Academy students are White, 29% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arbor Academy?
Arbor Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Arbor Academy offer ?
Arbor Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arbor Academy part of?
Arbor Academy is part of Arbor Academy School District.
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