Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy
Tel:
(616) 819-2550
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy serves 770 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy's student population of 770 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 770 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1644 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 8% |
| Black | 14% | 18% |
| White | 54% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Rapids School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy is West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kent Education Centeroakleigh (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Blandford Nature Center (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids Blandford Nature Center Grades: 6 | 61 students
0.2 miles
3143 Milo St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 819-2555 0.2 6 61 - Grand Rapids Kent Education Centeroakleigh Special Education School
Grades: K-8 | 49 students
1.3 miles
2223 Gordon St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2717 1.3 K-8 49 - Grand Rapids Shawmut Hills School Grades: K-8 | 281 students
1.3 miles
2550 Burritt St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3055 1.3 K-8 281 - Grand Rapids Zinser Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 332 students
1.3 miles
1234 Kinney Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-2461 1.3 PK-5 332 - Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center Grades: PK
1.6 miles
3971 Richmond St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 647-0910 1.6 PK n/a
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