Eaton Academy is a PreK-8 charter school in Eastpointe, Michigan. It is located in the former St. Veronica School building. As of 2011 90% of its students come from Detroit. During that time 86% of the students were at or below the U.S. federal government's poverty level, making Eaton a Title I school.
Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Eaton 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eaton Academy's student population of 332 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Inspire, Educate, Empower
School Rankings
Eaton 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 Eaton Academy is 0.02, 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
#2878 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
99%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
63%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Green
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eaton Academy's ranking?
Eaton Academy is ranked #2878 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Eaton Academy often compared to?
Eaton Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Crescentwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Eaton Academy?
332 students attend Eaton Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Eaton Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eaton Academy?
Eaton Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Eaton Academy offer ?
Eaton Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eaton Academy part of?
Eaton Academy is part of Eaton Academy School District.
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