Thomas-gist Academy North (Closed 2010)
Thomas-gist Academy North served 191 students in grades 5-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type | Charter School |
Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
Total Students | 191 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
Black | 98% | 18% |
White | 2% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Thomas-Gist Academy School District |
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Thomas-gist Academy North is American International Academy Middlehigh (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Inkster American International Academy Middlehigh Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 217 students10
0.9 miles
27100 Avondale
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 713-5525 0.9 6-12 217 - Inkster David Hicks School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 388 students10
0.9 miles
100 Helen St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 419-2660 0.9 K-4 388 - Westland Eugene B Elliott Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 351 students10
1.0 miles
30800 Bennington St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2610 1 K-4 351 - Inkster Inkster Preparatory Academy Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 172 students10
1.0 miles
27355 Woodsfield Street
Inkster, MI 48141
(248) 978-8505 1 K-4 172 - Westland Walter P Reuther Psychiatric Hospital Special Education School Grades: Inquire with school
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30901 Palmer Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 367-8527 1 Inquire with school n/a
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