Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gee Edmonson 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Gee Edmonson 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Gee Edmonson Academy?
232 students attend Gee Edmonson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Gee Edmonson Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gee Edmonson Academy?
Gee Edmonson Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gee Edmonson Academy offer ?
Gee Edmonson Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Gee Edmonson Academy part of?
Gee Edmonson Academy is part of Gee Edmonson Academy School District.
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