Serving 471 students in grades 6-8, Sixth Grade 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 26% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
471 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)26%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)10%
7%
Black
(15-16)28%
18%
White
(15-16)56%
67%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)6%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
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
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
How many students attend Sixth Grade Academy?
471 students attend Sixth Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sixth Grade Academy students are White, 28% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sixth Grade Academy?
Sixth Grade Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sixth Grade Academy offer ?
Sixth Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sixth Grade Academy part of?
Sixth Grade Academy is part of Taylor School District.
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