Stewart Academy (Closed 2023)

Serving 201 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Stewart Academy 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 40:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(17-18)
6-9%
37%
(17-18)
15-19%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Stewart Academy?
201 students attend Stewart Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Stewart Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stewart Academy?
Stewart Academy has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stewart Academy offer ?
Stewart Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Stewart Academy part of?

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