Below Average
#2724 of 3,192 schools in MI
Advantage Alternative Program
School · Hazel Park School District of the City of · Hazel Park, MI
A Hazel Park School District of the City of school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1620 EAST ELZA AVE, Hazel Park, MI 48030
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 24.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Advantage Alternative Program score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Advantage Alternative Program sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,876/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hazel Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,878
Median home value
$141,200
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Virtual Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 2,921 | Compare → |
| Jardon Vocational SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Webb Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| EdisonEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 63 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hazel Park School District of the City of
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $20,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Advantage Alternative Program is listed in Hazel Park School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
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, serving approximately 190 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 31.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,724 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 190
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.4%
- Phone
- (248) 658-5280
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
- Area population (ZIP 48030)
- 14,945
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48030; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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