Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Adams Stem 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)6%
7%
Black
(15-16)75%
18%
White
(15-16)14%
67%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
How many students attend Adams Stem Academy?
325 students attend Adams Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Adams Stem Academy students are Black, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams Stem Academy?
Adams Stem Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Adams Stem Academy offer ?
Adams Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Adams Stem Academy part of?
Adams Stem Academy is part of Ypsilanti Community Schools School District.
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