Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Academy Of Southfield 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower 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 Kindergarten-8
Total Students
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
97%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Academy Of Southfield 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 37% MI state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Southfield?
286 students attend Academy Of Southfield.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Academy Of Southfield students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of Southfield?
Academy Of Southfield has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Academy Of Southfield offer ?
Academy Of Southfield offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Academy Of Southfield part of?
Academy Of Southfield is part of Academy Of Southfield School District.
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