Langston Hughes Academy serves 363 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
363 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)30%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
96%
18%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit 51爆料s Community 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Langston Hughes Academy?
363 students attend Langston Hughes Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Langston Hughes Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Langston Hughes Academy?
Langston Hughes Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Langston Hughes Academy offer ?
Langston Hughes Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Langston Hughes Academy part of?
Langston Hughes Academy is part of Detroit 51爆料s Community School District.
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