Bunche School (Closed 2013)

4121 M L King Ave
Flint, MI 48505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bunche School serves 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
319 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(11-12)
10-14%
37%
(11-12)
30-34%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
96%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
6%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Bunche School?
319 students attend Bunche School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Bunche School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bunche School?
Bunche School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bunche School offer ?
Bunche School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bunche School part of?
Bunche School is part of Flint School District Of The City Of.

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