Alice M Birney K8 School vs. University Middle School Academy
Should I attend Alice M Birney K8 School or University Middle School Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Alice M Birney K8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
University Middle School Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Alice M Birney K8 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 212 students in grades 6-8, University Middle School Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
6-8
Total Students
401 students
212 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
42% | 58%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
35:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2665 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#394 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
21
-
Grade 1 Students
16
-
Grade 2 Students
30
-
Grade 3 Students
32
-
Grade 4 Students
27
-
Grade 5 Students
19
-
Grade 6 Students
87
59
Grade 7 Students
79
75
Grade 8 Students
90
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
95%
94%
% White
2%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.10
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
