White Pine Academy (Closed 2023)

510 Russell St
Leslie, MI 49251
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 50 students in grades Kindergarten-8, White Pine 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 11-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
50 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
#1922 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

11-19%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

40-59%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
<50%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
4%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

White
92%
63%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
4%
5%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
8%
0.15

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
32%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
White Pine Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is White Pine Academy's ranking?
White Pine Academy is ranked #1922 out of 3,025 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend White Pine Academy?
50 students attend White Pine Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of White Pine Academy students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Pine Academy?
White Pine Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does White Pine Academy offer ?
White Pine Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is White Pine Academy part of?
White Pine Academy is part of White Pine Academy School District.

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