Serving 190 students in grades Kindergarten-2, American International Academy Elementary School 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
American International Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
American International Academy Elementary School's student population of 190 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of American International Academy Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
95%
18%
White
1%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend American International Academy Elementary School?
190 students attend American International Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of American International Academy Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of American International Academy Elementary School?
American International Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does American International Academy Elementary School offer ?
American International Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is American International Academy Elementary School part of?
American International Academy Elementary School is part of American International Academy School District.
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