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Multicultural Academy

School · Multicultural Academy · Ann Arbor, MI

A charter school in Ann Arbor, MI serving grades Pre-K – 10th.

Charter

5550 PLATT RD, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

  • Math 10% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 10% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-31.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-31.9 pts
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)12% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$12,555
Chronic Absenteeism65.5%

Students at Multicultural Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 57 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (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

100%

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 Multicultural 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,024/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ann Arbor), 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

$80,425

Median home value

$378,300

Median rent

$1,316/mo

College educated

64.6%

Homeownership

55.3%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Progress ParkEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.4 mi21Compare →
Washtenaw Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–122.6 mi257Compare →
Ann Arbor AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1private4–123.2 mi79Compare →
Central AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.9PK–123.4 mi559Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Multicultural Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$12,555NCES 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.

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

About Multicultural Academy

Multicultural Academy is a public school in Ann Arbor, MI, part of Multicultural Academy, serving approximately 278 students in grades Pre-K-10th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,018 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Multicultural Academy

What grades does Multicultural Academy serve?

Multicultural Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 10th.

How many students attend Multicultural Academy?

Multicultural Academy has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Multicultural Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Multicultural Academy is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Multicultural Academy rank in MI?

Multicultural Academy ranks #3,018 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Multicultural Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Multicultural Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Multicultural Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Multicultural Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Multicultural Academy a charter school?

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

Is Multicultural Academy a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Multicultural 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 – 10th
Enrollment
278
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washtenaw County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.5%
Area population (ZIP 48108)
27,472
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
36.3
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 48108; 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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