Serving 148 students in grades 6-12, The Success 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
The Success 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 The Success Academy is 0.42, 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.
The Success Academy is ranked #2834 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Success Academy?
The graduation rate of The Success Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend The Success Academy?
148 students attend The Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of The Success Academy students are Black, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Success Academy?
The Success Academy has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Success Academy offer ?
The Success Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Success Academy part of?
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