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#906 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 28% in state

Keystone Academy

Elementary School · Keystone Academy · Belleville, MI

A charter elementary school in Belleville, MI where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

47925 BEMIS RD, Belleville, MI 48111

  • Math 56% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 67% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+13.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+25.3 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.5:1
District spending per student$11,340
Chronic Absenteeism17.6%

Students at Keystone Academy score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 62% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.8%

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 Keystone 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,343/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$74,125

Median home value

$239,400

Median rent

$1,162/mo

College educated

27.2%

Homeownership

68.7%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Edgemont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0K–52.8 mi374Compare →
Bethany Daycare Center & KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K2.9 mi13Compare →
Savage Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–42.9 mi351Compare →
Metro Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privateK–123.3 mi48Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Keystone Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$11,340NCES 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.

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

About Keystone Academy

Keystone Academy is a public elementary school in Belleville, MI, part of Keystone Academy, serving approximately 697 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #906 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Keystone Academy

What grades does Keystone Academy serve?

Keystone Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Keystone Academy?

Keystone Academy has an enrollment of approximately 697 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Keystone Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Keystone Academy is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Keystone Academy rank in MI?

Keystone Academy ranks #906 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Keystone Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Keystone Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Keystone Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Keystone Academy has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Keystone Academy a charter school?

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

Is Keystone Academy a Title I school?

No, Keystone Academy is not currently a Title I school.

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

55.8% of students at Keystone 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 – 8th
Enrollment
697
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.6%
Area population (ZIP 48111)
44,193
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
41.3
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 48111; 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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