Serving 403 students in grades 6-8, Old Redford Academy - Middle School 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 7% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)7%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)24%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
6%
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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Old Redford Academy - Middle School?
403 students attend Old Redford Academy - Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Old Redford Academy - Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Old Redford Academy - Middle School?
Old Redford Academy - Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Old Redford Academy - Middle School offer ?
Old Redford Academy - Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Old Redford Academy - Middle School part of?
Old Redford Academy - Middle School is part of Old Redford Academy School District.
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