Serving 160 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Threshold 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
160 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-54%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
86%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Threshold Academy School District
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Threshold Academy?
160 students attend Threshold Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Threshold Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Threshold Academy?
Threshold Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Threshold Academy offer ?
Threshold Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Threshold Academy part of?
Threshold Academy is part of Threshold Academy School District.
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