Michigan Avenue 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (14-15)
98 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(14-15)1%
1%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(14-15)8%
7%
Black
(14-15)1%
18%
White
(14-15)86%
68%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)4%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
69%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Michigan Avenue Academy?
98 students attend Michigan Avenue Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Michigan Avenue Academy students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What school district is Michigan Avenue Academy part of?
Michigan Avenue Academy is part of Paw Paw Public School District.
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