Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Genesee Stem 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2976 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
93%
18%
White
1%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Genesee STEM Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Genesee Stem Academy's ranking?
Genesee Stem Academy is ranked #2976 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Genesee Stem Academy?
The graduation rate of Genesee Stem Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Genesee Stem Academy?
287 students attend Genesee Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Genesee Stem Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Genesee Stem Academy?
Genesee Stem Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Genesee Stem Academy offer ?
Genesee Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Genesee Stem Academy part of?
Genesee Stem Academy is part of Genesee STEM Academy School District.
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