Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Woodward 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 6% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)14%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Woodward Academy 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Woodward Academy?
570 students attend Woodward Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Woodward Academy students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodward Academy?
Woodward Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Woodward Academy offer ?
Woodward Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Woodward Academy part of?
Woodward Academy is part of Woodward Academy School District.
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