Serving 601 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School is 0.64, which is more 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
#261 out of 3069 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
9%
18%
White
56%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
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 Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School's ranking?
Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School is ranked #261 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School often compared to?
Ann Arbor Steam At Northside Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clague Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School?
601 students attend Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School?
Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School offer ?
Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School part of?
Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School is part of Ann Arbor School District.
In what neighborhood is Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School located?
Ann Arbor Steam At Northside School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI.
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