Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gerald R Ford Academic Center 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 230 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Gerald R Ford Academic Center 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 Gerald R Ford Academic Center is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Gerald R Ford Academic Center is ranked #2601 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Gerald R Ford Academic Center often compared to?
Gerald R Ford Academic Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Wealthy School by visitors of our site.
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Gerald R Ford Academic Center?
230 students attend Gerald R Ford Academic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Gerald R Ford Academic Center students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gerald R Ford Academic Center?
Gerald R Ford Academic Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gerald R Ford Academic Center offer ?
Gerald R Ford Academic Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gerald R Ford Academic Center part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 230 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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