Serving 241 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coit Creative Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Coit Creative Arts Academy's student population of 241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Coit Creative Arts Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 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 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2138 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
19%
9%
Black
31%
18%
White
34%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coit Creative Arts Academy's ranking?
Coit Creative Arts Academy is ranked #2138 out of 3,069 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
241 students attend Coit Creative Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Coit Creative Arts Academy students are White, 31% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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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