Perdue Academy serves 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% 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-8
Total Students
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
92%
18%
White
4%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Perdue Academy?
297 students attend Perdue Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Perdue Academy students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perdue Academy?
Perdue Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Perdue Academy offer ?
Perdue Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Perdue Academy part of?
Perdue Academy is part of Pontiac City School District.
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