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Capital Area Academy (Closed 2012)

5525 South Pennsylvania Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
Capital Area Academy serves 207 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% 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 Kindergarten-8
Total Students
207 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(10-11)
55-59%
80%
(10-11)
55-59%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
19%
9%
Black
40%
18%
White
33%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Capital Area 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Capital Area Academy?
207 students attend Capital Area Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Capital Area Academy students are Black, 33% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Capital Area Academy?
Capital Area Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Capital Area Academy offer ?
Capital Area Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Capital Area Academy part of?
Capital Area Academy is part of Capital Area Academy School District.

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