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#172 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 5% in state

Livingston Classical Academy

School · Livingston Classical Academy · Whitmore Lake, MI

A charter school in Whitmore Lake, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Charter

8877 Main Street, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

  • Math 54% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 65% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-1 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+11.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.2 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$8,921
Chronic Absenteeism21.3%

Students at Livingston Classical Academy score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 7-year record (2016–2022) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 7 years
2016
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)

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

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

25.5%

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 Livingston Classical 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average463/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$82,433

Median home value

$286,200

Median rent

$1,228/mo

College educated

38.4%

Homeownership

79.4%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48189; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Livingston Classical Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$8,921NCES 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.

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

About Livingston Classical Academy

Livingston Classical Academy is a public school in Whitmore Lake, MI, part of Livingston Classical Academy, serving approximately 286 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #172 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Livingston Classical Academy

What grades does Livingston Classical Academy serve?

Livingston Classical Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Livingston Classical Academy?

Livingston Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Livingston Classical Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Livingston Classical Academy is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Livingston Classical Academy rank in MI?

Livingston Classical Academy ranks #172 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Livingston Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Livingston Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Livingston Classical Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Livingston Classical Academy has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Is Livingston Classical Academy a charter school?

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

Is Livingston Classical Academy a Title I school?

No, Livingston Classical Academy is not currently a Title I school.

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

25.5% of students at Livingston Classical 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
286
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Washtenaw County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.3%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 48189)
13,748
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
42.5
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 48189; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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