Serving 246 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Success Mile 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
79%
18%
White
10%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Success Mile Academy School District
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Success Mile Academy?
246 students attend Success Mile Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Success Mile Academy students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Success Mile Academy?
Success Mile Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Success Mile Academy offer ?
Success Mile Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Success Mile Academy part of?
Success Mile Academy is part of Success Mile Academy School District.
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