Serving 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Coit Creative Arts Academy 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Coit Arts Academy serves the northern part of Grand Rapids, MI, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coit Creative Arts Academy's student population of 246 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
246 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Rankings
Coit Creative Arts Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coit Creative Arts Academy is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1999 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
20%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
30%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
35%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Two or more races
14%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coit Creative Arts Academy's ranking?
Coit Creative Arts Academy is ranked #1999 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Coit Creative Arts Academy?
246 students attend Coit Creative Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Coit Creative Arts Academy students are White, 30% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coit Creative Arts Academy?
Coit Creative Arts Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Coit Creative Arts Academy offer ?
Coit Creative Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Coit Creative Arts Academy part of?
Coit Creative Arts Academy is part of Grand Rapids School District.
In what neighborhood is Coit Creative Arts Academy located?
Coit Creative Arts Academy is located in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Belknap Lookout.
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