Serving 62 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Airport Center For Education 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Airport Center For Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Airport Center For Education's student population of 62 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Airport Center For Education 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 Airport Center For Education is 0.29, 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
#1760 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
84%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Airport Center For Education's ranking?
Airport Center For Education is ranked #1760 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Airport Center For Education?
The graduation rate of Airport Center For Education is 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Airport Center For Education?
62 students attend Airport Center For Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Airport Center For Education students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Airport Center For Education?
Airport Center For Education has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Airport Center For Education offer ?
Airport Center For Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Airport Center For Education part of?
Airport Center For Education is part of Airport Community Schools School District.
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