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Flint Cultural Center Academy

School · Flint Cultural Center Academy · Flint, MI

A charter school in Flint, MI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1200 ROBERT T LONGWAY BLVD, Flint, MI 48503

  • Math 11% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 29% vs MI 41% (2022)
  • 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+0.18 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendStable
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-30.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.4 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.1:1
District spending per student$12,327
Chronic Absenteeism26.8%

Students at Flint Cultural Center Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency11%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
41%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 20% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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 16 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Flint Cultural Center Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,590/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flint), 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

$40,155

Median home value

$75,400

Median rent

$842/mo

College educated

18.3%

Homeownership

50.5%

Poverty rate

33.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Michigan School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–121.6 mi85Compare →
International Academy of Flint K12Charter · enrollment unverified3.2K–121.9 mi859Compare →
Centerpoint Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0privateK–122.5 mi77Compare →
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–123.1 mi64Compare →

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.

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.

Flint Cultural Center Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$12,327NCES 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.

Flint Cultural Center Academy is listed in Flint Cultural Center Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Flint Cultural Center Academy

Flint Cultural Center Academy is a public school in Flint, MI, part of Flint Cultural Center Academy, serving approximately 624 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,479 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Flint Cultural Center Academy

What grades does Flint Cultural Center Academy serve?

Flint Cultural Center Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Flint Cultural Center Academy?

Flint Cultural Center Academy has an enrollment of approximately 624 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Flint Cultural Center Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Flint Cultural Center Academy is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Flint Cultural Center Academy rank in MI?

Flint Cultural Center Academy ranks #2,479 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Flint Cultural Center Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Flint Cultural Center Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Flint Cultural Center Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Flint Cultural Center Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Flint Cultural Center Academy a charter school?

Yes, Flint Cultural Center Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Flint Cultural Center Academy a Title I school?

No, Flint Cultural Center Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flint Cultural Center Academy?

74.2% of students at Flint Cultural Center 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 – 12th
Enrollment
624
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Genesee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.8%
Area population (ZIP 48503)
22,809
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
38.1
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 48503; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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