Fort Gratiot Middle School vs. Michigan Connections Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Michigan Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 550 students in grades 6-8, Fort Gratiot Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 1,645 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Michigan Connections 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 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-12
Total Students
550 students
1,645 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1543 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1627 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Graduation Rate
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75-79%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
54
Grade 1 Students
-
69
Grade 2 Students
-
78
Grade 3 Students
-
96
Grade 4 Students
-
94
Grade 5 Students
-
129
Grade 6 Students
164
139
Grade 7 Students
191
173
Grade 8 Students
195
160
Grade 9 Students
-
196
Grade 10 Students
-
187
Grade 11 Students
-
145
Grade 12 Students
-
125
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
21%
% White
89%
60%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
