Serving 92 students in grades 5-12, Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was equal to the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
92 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
2%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
7%
Black
(15-16)97%
18%
White
(15-16)2%
67%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)21-39%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Blanche Kelso Bruce 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor?
The graduation rate of Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor is 21-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor?
92 students attend Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor?
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor offer ?
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor part of?
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor is part of Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy School District.
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