Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy (Closed 2021)

Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Elhajj Malik Elshabazz 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
260 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
(18-19)
≤5%
40%
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(18-19)
≤5%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
96%
18%
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White
n/a
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz Academy School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy?
260 students attend Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy?
Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy offer ?
Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy part of?
Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy is part of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz Academy School District.

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