Serving 182 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shawnee Science Math And Technical 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
182 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
75%
18%
White
9%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Shawnee Science Math And Technical Academy?
182 students attend Shawnee Science Math And Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Shawnee Science Math And Technical Academy students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawnee Science Math And Technical Academy?
Shawnee Science Math And Technical Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shawnee Science Math And Technical Academy offer ?
Shawnee Science Math And Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Shawnee Science Math And Technical Academy part of?
Shawnee Science Math And Technical Academy is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District.
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