Serving 237 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School 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 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School's student population of 237 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School 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 Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2915 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
9%
Black
72%
18%
White
5%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School's ranking?
Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School is ranked #2915 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School often compared to?
Academy For Business And Technology Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Advanced Technology Academy by visitors of our site.
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 Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School?
237 students attend Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School?
Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School offer ?
Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School part of?
Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School is part of Academy For Business And Technology School District.
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