Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Academy Of The Americas At Logan 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 15-19% (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 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Academy Of The Americas At Logan's student population of 449 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy Of The Americas At Logan 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 Of The Americas At Logan is 0.17, 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
#2631 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
91%
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
4%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of The Americas At Logan's ranking?
Academy Of The Americas At Logan is ranked #2631 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?
15-19% 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 Of The Americas At Logan?
449 students attend Academy Of The Americas At Logan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Academy Of The Americas At Logan students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of The Americas At Logan?
Academy Of The Americas At Logan has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Academy Of The Americas At Logan offer ?
Academy Of The Americas At Logan offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy Of The Americas At Logan part of?
Academy Of The Americas At Logan is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Academy Of The Americas At Logan located?
Academy Of The Americas At Logan is located in the Michigan Martin neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Michigan Martin.
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