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#1650 of 3,192 schools in MI
American International Academy Elementary
Elementary School · American International Academy · Westland, MI
A charter elementary school in Westland, MI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 Henry Ruff Road, Westland, MI 48186
- Math 8% proficient (2019)
- Reading 12% proficient (2019)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at American International Academy Elementary score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 9-year record (2011–2019) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2011-2019) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2011-2019)
Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where American International Academy Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,818/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westland), 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
$67,203
Median home value
$167,600
Median rent
$1,083/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48186; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene B Elliott Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Memorial Elementary 12 CampusEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 1–2 | 0.7 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| David Hicks SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 214 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
American International Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,161NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
American International Academy Elementary is listed in American International Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About American International Academy Elementary
American International Academy Elementary is a public elementary school in Westland, MI, part of American International Academy, serving approximately 191 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,650 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about American International Academy Elementary
What grades does American International Academy Elementary serve?
American International Academy Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend American International Academy Elementary?
American International Academy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American International Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at American International Academy Elementary is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does American International Academy Elementary rank in MI?
American International Academy Elementary ranks #1,650 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is American International Academy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
American International Academy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 American International Academy Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, American International Academy Elementary has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019).
Is American International Academy Elementary a charter school?
Yes, American International Academy Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is American International Academy Elementary a Title I school?
No, American International Academy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for American International Academy Elementary?
98.4% of students at American International Academy Elementary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 85.9%
- Phone
- (734) 713-5525
- Area population (ZIP 48186)
- 35,791
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 48186; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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