Serving 38 students in grades 6-8, Grand Rapids Ellington Academy-middle 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
71%
18%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Grand Rapids Ellington Academy Of Arts & Technology 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Grand Rapids Ellington Academy-middle School?
38 students attend Grand Rapids Ellington Academy-middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Grand Rapids Ellington Academy-middle School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Rapids Ellington Academy-middle School?
Grand Rapids Ellington Academy-middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grand Rapids Ellington Academy-middle School offer ?
Grand Rapids Ellington Academy-middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Grand Rapids Ellington Academy-middle School part of?
Grand Rapids Ellington Academy-middle School is part of Grand Rapids Ellington Academy Of Arts & Technology School District.
