Serving 90 students in grades 6-8, Marvin L Winans 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Top Rankings
Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2751 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
97%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Marvin L. Winans Academy Of Performing Arts School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School's ranking?
Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School is ranked #2751 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School?
90 students attend Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School?
Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School offer ?
Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School part of?
Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School is part of Marvin L. Winans Academy Of Performing Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School located?
Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School is located in the Outer Drive Hayes neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in Outer Drive Hayes.
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