Serving 709 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Uplift Michigan 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 9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 709 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Uplift Michigan Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Uplift Michigan Academy's student population of 709 students has grown by 476% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
709 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Uplift Michigan Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Uplift Michigan Academy is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2559 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
21%
18%
White
58%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uplift Michigan Academy's ranking?
Uplift Michigan Academy is ranked #2559 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Uplift Michigan Academy?
The graduation rate of Uplift Michigan Academy is 30-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Uplift Michigan Academy?
709 students attend Uplift Michigan Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Uplift Michigan Academy students are White, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uplift Michigan Academy?
Uplift Michigan Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Uplift Michigan Academy offer ?
Uplift Michigan Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Uplift Michigan Academy part of?
Uplift Michigan Academy is part of Uplift Michigan Academy School District.
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