Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Garvey 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 409 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Garvey 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 Garvey Academy is 0.02, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Garvey Academy?
409 students attend Garvey Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Garvey Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garvey Academy?
Garvey Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garvey Academy offer ?
Garvey Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 409 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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