Top Rankings
Michigan Connections Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,656 students in Michigan Connections Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Michigan Connections Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,656 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Michigan Connections Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has increased from 60-64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#400 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
43 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
139 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
359 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
22%
18%
# White Students
979 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
59%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
131 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
55
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
72
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
93
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
88
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
123
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
156
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
168
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
174
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
197
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
198
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
146
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,310 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,920 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,310
$18,370
Spending / Student
$8,920
$17,559
Best Michigan Connections Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Michigan Connections Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Heritage Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Grades: K-12
| 1,656 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Michigan Connections Academy School District?
Michigan Connections Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,656 students.
What is the rank of Michigan Connections Academy School District?
Michigan Connections Academy School District is ranked #399 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan Connections Academy School District?
59% of Michigan Connections Academy School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Michigan Connections Academy School District?
Michigan Connections Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Michigan Connections Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,920 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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