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
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
228 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-44%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ben Ross Public School Academy School District
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
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