Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Michigan School For The Arts 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
78%
18%
White
4%
63%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Michigan School For The Arts School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Michigan School For The Arts?
286 students attend Michigan School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Michigan School For The Arts students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Michigan School For The Arts?
Michigan School For The Arts has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Michigan School For The Arts offer ?
Michigan School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9
What school district is Michigan School For The Arts part of?
Michigan School For The Arts is part of Michigan School For The Arts School District.
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