Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gee White 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 14% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)17%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
54%
18%
White
22%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Gee White 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Gee White Academy?
374 students attend Gee White Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Gee White Academy students are Black, 24% of students are Asian, and 22% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gee White Academy?
Gee White Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gee White Academy offer ?
Gee White Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Gee White Academy part of?
Gee White Academy is part of Gee White Academy School District.
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