Serving 46 students in grades 8-9, Dearborn Academic Center Of Excellence 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
7%
18%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Dearborn Academic Center Of Excellence?
46 students attend Dearborn Academic Center Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dearborn Academic Center Of Excellence students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dearborn Academic Center Of Excellence?
Dearborn Academic Center Of Excellence has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dearborn Academic Center Of Excellence offer ?
Dearborn Academic Center Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Dearborn Academic Center Of Excellence part of?
Dearborn Academic Center Of Excellence is part of Dearborn City School District.
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