Serving 89 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Center For Literacy And Creativity 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
89 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
97%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Center For Literacy And Creativity School District
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Center For Literacy And Creativity?
89 students attend Center For Literacy And Creativity.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Center For Literacy And Creativity students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center For Literacy And Creativity?
Center For Literacy And Creativity has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Center For Literacy And Creativity offer ?
Center For Literacy And Creativity offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Center For Literacy And Creativity part of?
Center For Literacy And Creativity is part of Center For Literacy And Creativity School District.
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