Michigan Technical Academy Middle School (Closed 2018)

Serving 284 students in grades 6-12, Michigan Technical Academy Middle 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 was 2% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
284 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(16-17)
2%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan Technical Academy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
11%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan Technical Academy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Michigan Technical Academy Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Michigan Technical Academy Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Michigan Technical Academy Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Michigan Technical Academy Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan Technical Academy Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan Technical Academy Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Michigan Technical 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Michigan Technical Academy Middle School?
284 students attend Michigan Technical Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Michigan Technical Academy Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Michigan Technical Academy Middle School?
Michigan Technical Academy Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Michigan Technical Academy Middle School offer ?
Michigan Technical Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Michigan Technical Academy Middle School part of?
Michigan Technical Academy Middle School is part of Michigan Technical Academy School District.

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