Macarthur K8 University Academy vs. Alice M Birney K8 School
Should you attend Macarthur K8 University Academy or Alice M Birney K8 School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Macarthur K8 University Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Most improved public schools
Alice M Birney K8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Macarthur K8 University Academy ranks in the top 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 is 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Alice M Birney K8 School 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 is 7% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
423 students
404 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1289 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2718 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
7%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
22%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
6-9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
25
Grade 1 Students
41
28
Grade 2 Students
57
17
Grade 3 Students
44
28
Grade 4 Students
49
33
Grade 5 Students
58
29
Grade 6 Students
31
69
Grade 7 Students
56
90
Grade 8 Students
42
85
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
97%
96%
% White
n/a
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
