New Beginnings Academy (Closed 2021)
New Beginnings Academy served 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 35% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
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
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
96%
18%
White
3%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New Beginnings Academy School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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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