Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Flat River Academy Elementary 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Flat River Academy Elementary School?
84 students attend Flat River Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Flat River Academy Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flat River Academy Elementary School?
Flat River Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Flat River Academy Elementary School offer ?
Flat River Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Flat River Academy Elementary School part of?
Flat River Academy Elementary School is part of Flat River Academy School District.
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