George Crockett Academy
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(313)896-6078
- George Crockett Academy serves 441 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
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George Crockett Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- George Crockett Academy's student population of 441 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 441 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- George Crockett Academy's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of George Crockett Academy is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2877 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 39% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | 100% | 18% |
| White | n/a | 66% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | George Crockett Academy School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to George Crockett Academy is Douglass Academy For Young Men (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Douglass Academy For Young Men (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Douglass Academy For Young Men (0.1 miles away)
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- Detroit Douglass Academy For Young Men Grades: 6-12 | 164 students
0.1 miles
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Detroit, MI 48208
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Detroit, MI 48208
(313)596-3800 0.8 K-8 580 - Detroit Covenant House Academy Detroit - Central Site Alternative School
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Grades: 9-12 | 179 students
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Detroit, MI 48208
(313)558-9022 0.9 9-12 179 - Detroit Detroit City West Side Academy For Leadership Development Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 484 students
0.9 miles
4701 Mckinley
Detroit, MI 48208
(313)456-8000 0.9 9-12 484
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