Winans Academy Middle School (Closed 2023)

Serving 204 students in grades 6-8, Winans 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(15-16)
6-9%
38%
(15-16)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)
n/a
7%
Black
(15-16)
100%
18%
White
(15-16)
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Marvin L. Winans Academy Of Performing Arts School District
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 38% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
How many students attend Winans Academy Middle School?
204 students attend Winans Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Winans Academy Middle School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winans Academy Middle School?
Winans Academy Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Winans Academy Middle School offer ?
Winans Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Winans Academy Middle School part of?
Winans Academy Middle School is part of Marvin L. Winans Academy Of Performing Arts School District.

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