Serving 725 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, David Ellis Academy West 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 6% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
David Ellis Academy West's student population of 725 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
725 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
David Ellis Academy West 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 David Ellis Academy West is 0.00, which is less 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
#2709 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
100%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2024. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Ellis Academy West's ranking?
David Ellis Academy West is ranked #2709 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are David Ellis Academy West often compared to?
David Ellis Academy Westis often viewed alongside schools like Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School, Frontier International Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend David Ellis Academy West?
725 students attend David Ellis Academy West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of David Ellis Academy West students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David Ellis Academy West?
David Ellis Academy West has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does David Ellis Academy West offer ?
David Ellis Academy West offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is David Ellis Academy West part of?
David Ellis Academy West is part of David Ellis Academy West School District.
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