Serving 1 students in grades 7-8, Aspire Leadership Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 43%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
17%
5%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Aspire Leadership Academy?
1 students attend Aspire Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Aspire Leadership Academy students are Black.
What grades does Aspire Leadership Academy offer ?
Aspire Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aspire Leadership Academy part of?
Aspire Leadership Academy is part of Southfield Public School District.
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