Below Average
#2724 of 3,192 schools in MI
Advantage Alternative Program
School · Hazel Park School District of the City of
1620 EAST ELZA AVE, Hazel Park, MI 48030
Enrollment
190
Student-Teacher
31.7:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
190
Student-Teacher
31.7:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Michigan schools
#2,724 of 3,192
In Hazel Park
#7 of 9
public schools
In district
#9 of 11
Hazel Park School District of the City of
Academic growth
8.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Advantage Alternative Program
Advantage Alternative Program is a public school in Hazel Park, MI, part of Hazel Park School District of the City of. Advantage Alternative Program serves approximately 190 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 31.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Advantage Alternative Program has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,724 of 3,192 schools in MI.
Structured state assessment records for Advantage Alternative Program show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 5.0
- MI avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 190 students, Advantage Alternative Program is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Advantage Alternative Program sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Advantage Alternative Program runs 31.7:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Advantage Alternative Program — Students at Advantage Alternative Program score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MI EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.7/10.
How Advantage Alternative Program Compares
See how Advantage Alternative Program performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1620 EAST ELZA AVE, Hazel Park, MI 48030
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Advantage Alternative Program may also want to explore other schools in the area. Jardon Vocational School (rated 5.8/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Ferndale), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (rated 4.6/10), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Hazel Park, see our Hazel Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 48030 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,878
Median Home Value
$141,200
Median Rent
$1,221/mo
Population
14,945
College Educated
25.1%
Homeownership
61.6%
Avg Commute
25.1 min
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Median Age
36.5
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
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| Huron Academy Grades K2 Clinton Twp, MI | 4.6 |
| TRAVERSE CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Traverse City, MI | 4.4 |
| DPSCD Virtual School Detroit, MI | 4.3 |
| David Ellis Academy Detroit, MI | 4.7 |
| ROCHESTER HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Rochester Hills, MI | 4.7 |
| FAITH BAPTIST SCHOOL Davison, MI | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Advantage Alternative Program
What grades does Advantage Alternative Program serve?
Advantage Alternative Program serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Advantage Alternative Program?
Advantage Alternative Program has an enrollment of approximately 190 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Advantage Alternative Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Advantage Alternative Program is 31.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Advantage Alternative Program rank in MI?
Advantage Alternative Program ranks #2,724 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Advantage Alternative Program's MySchoolScout rating?
Advantage Alternative Program has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Advantage Alternative Program?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Advantage Alternative Program has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Advantage Alternative Program a charter school?
No, Advantage Alternative Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Advantage Alternative Program a Title I school?
No, Advantage Alternative Program is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Advantage Alternative Program?
91.1% of students at Advantage Alternative Program qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 190
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.1%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.4%
- Phone
- (248) 658-5280
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
Resources & Links
District
Hazel Park School District of the City of- District Enrollment
- 2,910
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,812
- District Rank
- #9 of 11
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