Serving 110 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ross-hill Academy - Elementary 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
96%
18%
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ross-Hill Academy School District
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Ross-hill Academy - Elementary School?
110 students attend Ross-hill Academy - Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ross-hill Academy - Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ross-hill Academy - Elementary School?
Ross-hill Academy - Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ross-hill Academy - Elementary School offer ?
Ross-hill Academy - Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ross-hill Academy - Elementary School part of?
Ross-hill Academy - Elementary School is part of Ross-Hill Academy School District.
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