Cheney Academy serves 212 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
212 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
85%
18%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ypsilanti Community Schools
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Cheney Academy?
212 students attend Cheney Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Cheney Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cheney Academy?
Cheney Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cheney Academy offer ?
Cheney Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cheney Academy part of?
Cheney Academy is part of Ypsilanti Community Schools.
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