Serving 898 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Allen 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 3% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 8% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
898 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)3%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)8%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
7%
Black
(15-16)100%
18%
White
(15-16)n/a
67%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)80-89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Allen Academy 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Allen Academy?
The graduation rate of Allen Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Allen Academy?
898 students attend Allen Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Allen Academy students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allen Academy?
Allen Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Allen Academy offer ?
Allen Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Allen Academy part of?
Allen Academy is part of Allen Academy School District.
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