Serving 136 students in grades 6-8, William C. Abney Academy - Middle School 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
90%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 39% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend William C. Abney Academy - Middle School?
136 students attend William C. Abney Academy - Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of William C. Abney Academy - Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William C. Abney Academy - Middle School?
William C. Abney Academy - Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does William C. Abney Academy - Middle School offer ?
William C. Abney Academy - Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is William C. Abney Academy - Middle School part of?
William C. Abney Academy - Middle School is part of William C. Abney Academy School District.
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