Serving 117 students in grades 2-8, Blackwell Institute 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-8
Enrollment: 117 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Blackwell Institute ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackwell Institute is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Blackwell Institute is ranked #2915 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Blackwell Institute?
117 students attend Blackwell Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Blackwell Institute students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackwell Institute?
Blackwell Institute has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blackwell Institute offer ?
Blackwell Institute offers enrollment in grades 2-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackwell Institute part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-8
Enrollment: 117 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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