The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (09-10)
124 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)55-59%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-64%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)10%
5%
Black
(09-10)81%
20%
White
(09-10)9%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
96%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New City 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend New City Academy?
124 students attend New City Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of New City Academy students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are White.
What grades does New City Academy offer ?
New City Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is New City Academy part of?
New City Academy is part of New City Academy School District.
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