Serving 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Murphy 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher 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 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
96%
18%
White
4%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Murphy Academy?
157 students attend Murphy Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Murphy Academy students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murphy Academy?
Murphy Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Murphy Academy offer ?
Murphy Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Murphy Academy part of?
Murphy Academy is part of Michigan Educational Choice Center School District.
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