Old Redford Academy

The Old Redford Academy district in Michigan operates three schools: Old Redford Academy High, Old Redford Academy Elementary, and Old Redford Academy Middle School. Unfortunately, the data indicates that none of these schools are performing well compared to state averages across a variety of metrics.

The student population at all three schools is predominantly African American, ranging from 97.73% to 98.54%, with extremely low percentages of white students. Proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below the Michigan state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 13.6% of 3rd graders at the elementary school proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 39.6%. Chronic absenteeism rates are also extremely high, ranging from 67.6% at the elementary school to 90.7% at the high school, and the four-year graduation rate at the high school is only 75.0%, well below the state average.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending, the schools appear to be struggling to effectively allocate their resources, as evidenced by the high student-teacher ratios ranging from 34.6 to 38 students per teacher. The data suggests that the Old Redford Academy schools face systemic challenges, including socioeconomic factors, that have contributed to their consistently low performance over time. Addressing these issues will be crucial in order to improve student outcomes and provide a high-quality education for the community.