Perdue Academy (Closed 2007)

Perdue Academy serves 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
92%
18%
White
4%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Perdue Academy?
297 students attend Perdue Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Perdue Academy students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perdue Academy?
Perdue Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Perdue Academy offer ?
Perdue Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Perdue Academy part of?
Perdue Academy is part of Pontiac City School District.

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