Below Average
#2710 of 3,192 schools in MI
Crescent Academy Middle School
Middle School · Crescent Academy · Southfield, MI
A charter middle school in Southfield, MI serving grades 6th – 9th.
26555 Franklin Road, Southfield, MI 48034
- Math 7% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 24% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crescent Academy Middle School score 15% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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
98.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crescent Academy Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,925/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southfield), 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
$59,634
Median home value
$259,400
Median rent
$1,275/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
24.4%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 768 | Compare → |
| Glenn W Levey Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Southfield Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Yeshivas Darchei Torah-girlsPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 444 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Crescent Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,324NCES 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.
Crescent Academy Middle School is listed in Crescent Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crescent Academy Middle School
Crescent Academy Middle School is a public middle school in Southfield, MI, part of Crescent Academy, serving approximately 218 students in grades 6th-9th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,710 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crescent Academy Middle School
What grades does Crescent Academy Middle School serve?
Crescent Academy Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 9th.
How many students attend Crescent Academy Middle School?
Crescent Academy Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crescent Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crescent Academy Middle School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crescent Academy Middle School rank in MI?
Crescent Academy Middle School ranks #2,710 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Crescent Academy Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crescent Academy Middle School 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 Crescent Academy Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crescent Academy Middle School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Crescent Academy Middle School a charter school?
Yes, Crescent Academy Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Crescent Academy Middle School a Title I school?
No, Crescent Academy Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crescent Academy Middle School?
98.6% of students at Crescent Academy Middle School 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
- 6th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.9%
- Phone
- (248) 423-4581
- Area population (ZIP 48034)
- 15,213
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 48034; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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