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#2102 of 3,192 schools in MI
Center Line Preparatory Academy
School · Center Line Preparatory Academy · Center Line, MI
A charter school in Center Line, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
8155 RITTER, Center Line, MI 48015
- Math 13% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 17% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Center Line Preparatory Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 15% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Center Line Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,916/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Center Line), 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
$52,857
Median home value
$145,300
Median rent
$627/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Center Line Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $38,970NCES 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.
Center Line Preparatory Academy is listed in Center Line Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center Line Preparatory Academy
Center Line Preparatory Academy is a public school in Center Line, MI, part of Center Line Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 890 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,102 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center Line Preparatory Academy
What grades does Center Line Preparatory Academy serve?
Center Line Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Center Line Preparatory Academy?
Center Line Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 890 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Line Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Line Preparatory Academy is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Center Line Preparatory Academy rank in MI?
Center Line Preparatory Academy ranks #2,102 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Center Line Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Center Line Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Center Line Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center Line Preparatory Academy has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Center Line Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Center Line Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Center Line Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Center Line Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center Line Preparatory Academy?
92.8% of students at Center Line Preparatory 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 890
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.9%
- Phone
- (586) 690-4290
- Area population (ZIP 48015)
- 8,448
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 48015; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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