Serving 25 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Fostering Leadership 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% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fostering Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fostering Leadership Academy's student population of 25 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fostering Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fostering Leadership Academy is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2208 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
36%
18%
White
60%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fostering Leadership Academy's ranking?
Fostering Leadership Academy is ranked #2208 out of 2,925 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Fostering Leadership Academy?
25 students attend Fostering Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Fostering Leadership Academy students are White, 36% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fostering Leadership Academy?
Fostering Leadership Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fostering Leadership Academy offer ?
Fostering Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Fostering Leadership Academy part of?
Fostering Leadership Academy is part of Fostering Leadership Academy School District.
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