Serving 230 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Inkster Preparatory 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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-7
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Inkster Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Inkster Preparatory Academy's student population of 230 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Inkster Preparatory 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 Inkster Preparatory Academy is 0.32, 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
#2493 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
82%
18%
White
5%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inkster Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Inkster Preparatory Academy is ranked #2493 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Inkster Preparatory Academy?
230 students attend Inkster Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Inkster Preparatory Academy students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Inkster Preparatory Academy offer ?
Inkster Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Inkster Preparatory Academy part of?
Inkster Preparatory Academy is part of Inkster Preparatory Academy School District.
School Reviews
5 9/17/2020
5 stars because I go to this school, and my name is Elvira Edet.
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