Macarthur K8 University Academy vs. University Middle School Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Macarthur K8 University Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
University Middle School Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Macarthur K8 University Academy ranks in the top 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 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Serving 222 students in grades 6-8, University Middle School Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
6-8
Total Students
423 students
222 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
37:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1289 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#730 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
-
Grade 1 Students
41
-
Grade 2 Students
57
-
Grade 3 Students
44
-
Grade 4 Students
49
-
Grade 5 Students
58
-
Grade 6 Students
31
91
Grade 7 Students
56
58
Grade 8 Students
42
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
97%
93%
% White
n/a
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
