Serving 200 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Woodley Leadership 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Woodley Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
The Woodley Leadership Academy's student population of 200 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Woodley Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Woodley Leadership Academy is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2826 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
62%
18%
White
4%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Woodley Leadership Academy's ranking?
The Woodley Leadership Academy is ranked #2826 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend The Woodley Leadership Academy?
200 students attend The Woodley Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of The Woodley Leadership Academy students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Woodley Leadership Academy?
The Woodley Leadership Academy has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Woodley Leadership Academy offer ?
The Woodley Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Woodley Leadership Academy part of?
The Woodley Leadership Academy is part of The Woodley Leadership Academy School District.
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