Winans Academy Middle School (Closed 2021)

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 17:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
204 students
This chart display total students of Winans Academy Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Winans Academy Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Winans Academy Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
(15-16)
6-9%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Winans Academy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
10-14%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Winans Academy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Winans Academy Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)
n/a
7%
Black
(15-16)
100%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Winans Academy Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
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%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Winans Academy Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Winans Academy Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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?
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 17:1.
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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