Serving 235 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Academy Of International Studies 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
10%
18%
White
84%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Academy Of International Studies School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Academy Of International Studies?
235 students attend Academy Of International Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Academy Of International Studies students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of International Studies?
Academy Of International Studies has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Academy Of International Studies offer ?
Academy Of International Studies offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Academy Of International Studies part of?
Academy Of International Studies is part of Academy Of International Studies School District.
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