Flint Cultural Center Academy

Summary:

Flint Cultural Center Academy is an alternative public charter school serving grades PK-12 in the diverse city of Flint, Michigan, with a student population that is predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged.

While the school has seen an increase in per-student spending and a decrease in student-teacher ratio, it faces significant challenges. Flint Cultural Center Academy has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.1% to 33.0% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Elmer A Knopf Learning Center and The New Standard Academy. Additionally, the school's test scores on the M-Step and PSAT assessments are generally lower than the state averages and the nearby schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math ranging from 21.4% to 40.3%, compared to the state averages of 37.5% to 44%.

Despite the school's diverse student population, which is more racially diverse compared to the nearby schools in the Genesee Independent School District (Isd), its academic performance, as measured by test scores and graduation rates, is generally lower than the nearby schools in the The New Standard Academy and Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools districts. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism and finding ways to effectively utilize the school's resources could be crucial for improving student outcomes and better serving the Flint community.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

 1200 Robert T Longway Blvd
       Flint, MI  48503


(810) 845-3387

District: Flint Cultural Center Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1150th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,321 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  596

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.0%
White:
15.8%
Two or more races:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.3% Help


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Compare Details Flint Cultural Center Academy ranks worse than 77.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.67. (See more...)
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Compare Details Flint Cultural Center Academy ranks worse than 73.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.38. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (68%), White (15.8%), two or more races (11.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flint Cultural Center Academy is 18.6. (See more...)
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Compare Flint Cultural Center Academy employs 32 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flint Cultural Center Academy is $12,321.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Flint Cultural Center Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Flint Cultural Center Academy 1150th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Flint Cultural Center Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Flint Cultural Center Academy 660th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Flint Cultural Center Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Flint Cultural Center Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Flint Cultural Center Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.89 1074th 1153 6.9%
2022 13.48 1171st 1344 12.9%
2023 15.88 1224th 1470 16.7%
2024 21.67 1150th 1486 22.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Flint Cultural Center Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.57 39th 81 51.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Flint Cultural Center Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.53 640th 749 14.6%
2022 24.77 869th 1099 20.9%
2023 21.02 1100th 1350 18.5%
2024 31.92 969th 1381 29.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Flint Cultural Center Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.83 818th 902 9.3%
2022 11.65 1023rd 1106 7.5%
2023 17.43 1105th 1321 16.4%
2024 24.49 1033rd 1342 23.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Flint Cultural Center Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.81 868th 915 5.1%
2022 15.14 1008th 1139 11.5%
2023 11.34 1202nd 1334 9.9%
2024 18.17 1112th 1347 17.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Flint Cultural Center Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.06 94th 158 40.5%
2023 28.21 234th 321 27.1%
2024 36.79 198th 348 43.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Flint Cultural Center Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.93 479th 1198 60.0%
2024 71.75 297th 1204 75.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Flint Cultural Center Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Flint Cultural Center Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.91 623rd 776 19.7%
2023 20.51 690th 883 21.9%
2024 25.38 660th 897 26.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Flint Cultural Center Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.86 512th 691 25.9%
2023 31.66 573rd 825 30.5%
2024 31.25 585th 836 30.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Flint Cultural Center Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.80 675th 770 12.3%
2024 23.89 595th 771 22.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Flint Cultural Center Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.85 458th 776 41.0%
2024 28.84 568th 786 27.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Flint Cultural Center Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.63 186th 310 40.0%
2024 34.59 181st 300 39.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Flint Cultural Center Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 60 248 0 14 1 0 51 0 374
2021 66 306 0 20 1 0 57 0 450
2022 82 351 0 24 0 0 65 0 522
2023 94 405 0 27 0 0 70 0 596

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Flint Cultural Center Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 374 0.0 n/a 59.1
2021 450 21.0 21.4 82.2
2022 522 24.0 21.7 74.9
2023 596 32.0 18.6 76.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Flint Cultural Center Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 374 0.0 n/a 59.1
2021 450 21.0 21.4 82.2
2022 522 24.0 21.7 74.9
2023 596 32.0 18.6 76.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Flint Cultural Center Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $858 (9.6%) $8,125 (90.4%) $8,983
2021 $2,528 (24.0%) $7,995 (76.0%) $10,522
2022 $2,984 (26.4%) $8,312 (73.6%) $11,295
2023 $2,792 (22.7%) $9,529 (77.3%) $12,321

Data source: Michigan Department of Education


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Students at Flint Cultural Center Academy are 68% African American, 16% White, 12% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Flint Cultural Center Academy ranks in the bottom 22.6% of Michigan alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 596 students attended Flint Cultural Center Academy.


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