Northridge Academy
Rank
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(810) 785-8811
Northridge Academy serves 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Northridge Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
Northridge Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Northridge Academy's student population of 248 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type | Charter School |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Total Students | 248 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Northridge Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Northridge Academy is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1800 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 43% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
Black | 99% | 18% |
White | n/a | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Northridge Academy School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Northridge Academy is Northwestern High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is The New Standard Academy (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Richfield Public School Academy K2 (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Flint Richfield Public School Academy K2 Charter School Grades: PK-2 | 240 students
0.5 miles
4358 Richfield Rd
Flint, MI 48505
(810) 736-1281 0.5 PK-2 240 - Flint The New Standard Academy Charter School
Math: 26% | Reading: 24%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 511 students10
1.7 miles
2040 W Carpenter
Flint, MI 48505
(810) 787-3330 1.7 PK-8 511 - Flint Northwestern High School Magnet School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 11-12 | 186 students10
1.7 miles
G2138 West Carpenter Rd
Flint, MI 48505
(810) 760-1780 1.7 11-12 186 - Flint Beecher Adult Education Center
1.9 miles
1020 W Coldwater Road
Flint, MI 48505
(810) 591-9824 1.9 n/a n/a - Flint Brownell Stem Academy Magnet School Grades: PK-2 | 222 students
2.0 miles
6302 Oxley Dr
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 760-1643 2 PK-2 222
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