Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Midmichigan Leadership 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 is 5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midmichigan Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Midmichigan Leadership Academy's student population of 348 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Midmichigan Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midmichigan Leadership Academy is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2955 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
71%
18%
White
6%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midmichigan Leadership Academy's ranking?
Midmichigan Leadership Academy is ranked #2955 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 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Midmichigan Leadership Academy?
348 students attend Midmichigan Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Midmichigan Leadership Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midmichigan Leadership Academy?
Midmichigan Leadership Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Midmichigan Leadership Academy offer ?
Midmichigan Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Midmichigan Leadership Academy part of?
Midmichigan Leadership Academy is part of Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy School District.
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