Serving 860 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Academy Of The Americas 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 16% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
860 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)16%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)19%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
95%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Academy Of The Americas?
860 students attend Academy Of The Americas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Academy Of The Americas students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy Of The Americas?
Academy Of The Americas has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Academy Of The Americas offer ?
Academy Of The Americas offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Academy Of The Americas part of?
Academy Of The Americas is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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