Serving 197 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Island City Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Island City Academy's student population of 197 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
197 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
Average Class Size
24 students
School Motto
Academic excellence and moral integrity.
School Rankings
Island City Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Island City Academy is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1754 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 10/03/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Island City Academy's ranking?
Island City Academy is ranked #1754 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Island City Academy often compared to?
Island City Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lockwood Elementary School, Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Island City Academy?
197 students attend Island City Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Island City Academy students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Island City Academy?
Island City Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Island City Academy offer ?
Island City Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Island City Academy part of?
Island City Academy is part of Island City Academy School District.
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