Top Rankings
Caniff Liberty Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 590 students in Caniff Liberty Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Caniff Liberty Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,462 Schools
# Students
590 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
31:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Caniff Liberty Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#415 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)61.3%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
29%
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
8%
18%
% White
61%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,947 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,629. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,705 is less than the state median of $17,806. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,947
$18,629
Spending / Student
$9,705
$17,806
Best Caniff Liberty Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caniff Liberty Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Caniff St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(248) 327-7673
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(248) 327-7673
Gr: PK-9 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caniff Liberty Academy School District?
Caniff Liberty Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 590 students.
What is the rank of Caniff Liberty Academy School District?
Caniff Liberty Academy School District is ranked #429 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Caniff Liberty Academy School District?
61% of Caniff Liberty Academy School District students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caniff Liberty Academy School District?
Caniff Liberty Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 31:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Caniff Liberty Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,705 is less than the state median of $17,806. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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