Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, New Beginnings 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 11-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)11-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-29%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
96%
18%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New Beginnings Academy 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend New Beginnings Academy?
144 students attend New Beginnings Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of New Beginnings Academy students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Beginnings Academy?
New Beginnings Academy has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Beginnings Academy offer ?
New Beginnings Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is New Beginnings Academy part of?
New Beginnings Academy is part of New Beginnings Academy School District.
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