North Star Academy (Closed 2015)

Serving 36 students in grades 6-10, North Star 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
36 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(13-14)
≤10%
41%
(13-14)
20-29%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
19%
18%
White
67%
63%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
33%
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend North Star Academy?
36 students attend North Star Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of North Star Academy students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Star Academy?
North Star Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does North Star Academy offer ?
North Star Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is North Star Academy part of?
North Star Academy is part of Warren Consolidated Schools.

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