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#2028 of 3,192 schools in MI
Caniff Liberty Academy
School · Caniff Liberty Academy · Hamtramck, MI
A charter school in Hamtramck, MI where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2650 Caniff Street, Hamtramck, MI 48212
- Math 31% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 45% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 28.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Caniff Liberty Academy score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2019, reaching 38% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Caniff Liberty Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,088/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hamtramck), 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
$37,293
Median home value
$98,200
Median rent
$935/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
37.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier International AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 694 | Compare → |
| Detroit International Academy for Young WomenEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Dpscd Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 200 | 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.
Caniff Liberty Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,683NCES 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.
Caniff Liberty Academy is listed in Caniff Liberty Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Caniff Liberty Academy
Caniff Liberty Academy is a public school in Hamtramck, MI, part of Caniff Liberty Academy, serving approximately 562 students in grades Pre-K-9th with a 28.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,028 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Caniff Liberty Academy
What grades does Caniff Liberty Academy serve?
Caniff Liberty Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 9th.
How many students attend Caniff Liberty Academy?
Caniff Liberty Academy has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caniff Liberty Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Caniff Liberty Academy is 28.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Caniff Liberty Academy rank in MI?
Caniff Liberty Academy ranks #2,028 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Caniff Liberty Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Caniff Liberty Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Caniff Liberty Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Caniff Liberty Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Caniff Liberty Academy a charter school?
Yes, Caniff Liberty Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Caniff Liberty Academy a Title I school?
No, Caniff Liberty Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Caniff Liberty Academy?
92.7% of students at Caniff Liberty Academy 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
- Pre-K – 9th
- Enrollment
- 562
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.6%
- Phone
- (248) 327-7673
- Area population (ZIP 48212)
- 42,587
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 29.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 48212; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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