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#2538 of 3,192 schools in MI

Keys Grace Academy

School · Keys Grace Academy · Madison Heights, MI

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

Charter

27321 Hampden Street, Madison Heights, MI 48071

  • Math 4% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 6% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change+0.06 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2022
TrendStable
Academics2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency3.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency6.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-38.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-35.5 pts
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)13% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.4:1
District spending per student$24,660
Chronic Absenteeism50.4%

Students at Keys Grace Academy score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency4%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency6%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 5% across the 8-year record (2015–2022).

Show all 8 years
2015
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
1%
ELA
3%
2017
Math
4%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
Math
4%
ELA
6%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 5% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.8%

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 Keys Grace Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,749/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madison Heights), 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

$66,726

Median home value

$190,300

Median rent

$1,138/mo

College educated

32.1%

Homeownership

63.8%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy DequindreCharter · enrollment unverified7.1K–121.6 mi626Compare →
Jardon Vocational SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–121.8 mi37Compare →
Webb Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–121.8 mi324Compare →

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.

Keys Grace Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$24,660NCES 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.

Keys Grace Academy is listed in Keys Grace Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Keys Grace Academy

Keys Grace Academy is a public school in Madison Heights, MI, part of Keys Grace Academy, serving approximately 514 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,538 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 5% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Keys Grace Academy

What grades does Keys Grace Academy serve?

Keys Grace Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Keys Grace Academy?

Keys Grace Academy has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Keys Grace Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Keys Grace Academy is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Keys Grace Academy rank in MI?

Keys Grace Academy ranks #2,538 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Keys Grace Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Keys Grace Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Keys Grace Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Keys Grace Academy has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 5% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Is Keys Grace Academy a charter school?

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

Is Keys Grace Academy a Title I school?

No, Keys Grace Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Keys Grace Academy?

99.8% of students at Keys Grace 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
514
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oakland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.4%
Area population (ZIP 48071)
28,411
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
40.8
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 48071; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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