About This School
Academy of the Americas is located in Detroit, MI and is one of 182 schools in Detroit School District. It is a public school that serves 659 students in grades K-8.
Academy of the Americas made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Michigan in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Academy of the Americas's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Academy of the Americas had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Michigan average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Academy of the Americas's students and teachers. more
Academy of the Americas made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Michigan in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Academy of the Americas's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Academy of the Americas had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Michigan average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Academy of the Americas's students and teachers. more
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Detroit District Spending
$12,016Per Pupil
The Detroit spends $12,016 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 54% on instruction, 43% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Detroit District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Michigan, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MEAP Results and MME Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Voyageur Academy 0.6 miles |  |
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| Neinas Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Hope of Detroit Academy 0.7 miles | |
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| Clippert Academy 0.7 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-8
- Detroit School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Academy of the Americas5680 Konkel St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 596-7640
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Test Scores
About the MEAP
What is it?
The Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) is an annual test administered in the fall of the school year and used to assess a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading, and writing, in grades 5 and 8 in science, and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels:exceeded standards (level 1), met standards (level 2), basic (level 3) and apprentice (level 4). The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard (levels 1 and 2).
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Michigan, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MEAP Results and MME Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 659
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Academy of the Americas had 86% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Michigan had 41% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
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18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Academy of the Americas had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Academy of the Americas
I was actually a student at the academy of the americas. It was a great school to attend, I learned how to read, write, and speak perfect spanish while attendind. The teachers challenged us and motivated us to do better. I am now attending Wayne State University along with many other classmates that went to the Academy and know of others that are in higher education in the present time.
Submitted by a Current Student on Sep 20, 2010
Academy of the Americas
It is a good school to learn both english and spanish
Submitted by a Current Student on Feb 4, 2010
About Detroit, MI
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Detroit | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $29,526 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 33 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 29% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.77 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 55% / 45% | 66%/33% |
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