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Grandport Elementary Academy

4536 6th St
Ecorse, MI 48229

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Grandport Elementary Academy serves 391 students in grades 4-8.

Grandport Elementary Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 4-8
Enrollment: 391 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grandport Elementary Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Grandport Elementary Academy's student population of 391 students has grown by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 4-8

Total Students

391 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

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School Rankings

Grandport Elementary Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Grandport Elementary Academy is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MI)

Overall Testing Rank

#2863 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grandport Elementary Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

6-9%

48%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

10%

Black

79%

18%

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White

10%

65%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.36

0.54

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

86%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Grandport Elementary Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Ecorse Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grandport Elementary Academy's ranking?

Grandport Elementary Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).

How many students attend Grandport Elementary Academy?

391 students attend Grandport Elementary Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of Grandport Elementary Academy students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Grandport Elementary Academy?

Grandport Elementary Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Grandport Elementary Academy offer ?

Grandport Elementary Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-8

What school district is Grandport Elementary Academy part of?

Grandport Elementary Academy is part of Ecorse Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 4-8
Enrollment: 391 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education