Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Elhajj Malik Elshabazz 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
96%
18%
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy?
260 students attend Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy?
Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy offer ?
Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy part of?
Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy is part of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz Academy School District.
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