Serving 639 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Fortis 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 is 27% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Fortis Academy 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 Fortis Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Fortis Academy is ranked #1858 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Fortis Academy?
639 students attend Fortis Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Fortis Academy students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fortis Academy?
Fortis Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fortis Academy offer ?
Fortis Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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