Southeast Academic Center serves 78 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
78 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-59%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-49%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
73%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Southeast Academic Center?
78 students attend Southeast Academic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Southeast Academic Center students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southeast Academic Center?
Southeast Academic Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southeast Academic Center offer ?
Southeast Academic Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Southeast Academic Center part of?
Southeast Academic Center is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District.
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