Serving 104 students in grades 6-12, Lakeside 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)21-39%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
52%
18%
White
33%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
1%
7%
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 41% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeside Academy?
The graduation rate of Lakeside Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lakeside Academy?
104 students attend Lakeside Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lakeside Academy students are Black, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeside Academy?
Lakeside Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakeside Academy offer ?
Lakeside Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Lakeside Academy part of?
Lakeside Academy is part of Kalamazoo 51爆料s School District.
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