Ben Ross Public School Academy (Closed 2013)
Ben Ross Public School Academy served 228 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 228 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 15-19% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 40-44% | 64% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | 98% | 18% |
| White | n/a | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ben Ross Public School Academy School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ben Ross Public School Academy is Cousino Senior High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Wolfe Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cromie Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Warren Cromie Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 583 students
0.5 miles
29797 Gilbert Dr
Warren, MI 48093
(586) 574-3160 0.5 PK-5 583 - Warren Cousino Senior High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,449 student
0.9 miles
30333 Hoover Rd
Warren, MI 48093
(586) 698-4201 0.9 9-12 1,449 - Warren Crothers Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 327 students
1.0 miles
27401 Campbell Rd
Warren, MI 48093
(586) 510-2400 1.0 K-5 327 - Warren Frontier International Academy Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 45 students
1.0 miles
28111 Imperial Drive
Warren, MI 48093
(586) 354-2044 1.0 K-5 45 - Warren Westwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 551 students
1.1 miles
11999 Martin Rd
Warren, MI 48093
(586) 439-4406 1.1 K-5 551
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