Southeast Academic Center served 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%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
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%
3%

Hispanic
10%
8%

Black
73%
18%

White
n/a
65%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
46%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) 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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