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Center Line Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Center Line Preparatory Academy is an alternative public charter school located in Center Line, Michigan, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 774 students and a diverse student population.

While Center Line Preparatory Academy has a high per-student spending of $39,033, the school faces significant challenges, particularly in terms of chronic absenteeism and academic performance. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have reached 72.7% in the 2021-2022 school year and 60.6% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Keys Grace Academy (50.5%) and Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (32.7%). Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the M-Step assessments, is generally lower than the state averages across various grade levels and subject areas.

When comparing Center Line Preparatory Academy to nearby schools, several interesting findings emerge. For example, Keys Grace Academy, located 4.65 miles away, has a significantly different student racial makeup, with 86.2% White students and only 11.25% African American students, while Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy, located 3.7 miles away, has a student population that is 98.49% African American. The high chronic absenteeism rates at Center Line Preparatory Academy appear to be correlated with the school's lower academic performance, suggesting that addressing this issue could potentially lead to improved outcomes for the students.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 8155 Ritter
       Center Line, MI  48015-1452

(586) 690-4290

District: Center Line Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1054th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $39,033 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  774

Racial breakdown:

African American:
80.4%
Two or more races:
11.5%
White:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.3% Help


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Compare Details Center Line Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 70.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.98. (See more...)
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Compare Details Center Line Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 85.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.85. (See more...)
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Compare Details Center Line Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 77.5% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.91. (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 (80.4%), two or more races (11.5%), White (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Center Line Preparatory Academy is 16.5. (See more...)
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Compare Center Line Preparatory Academy employs 46.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Center Line Preparatory Academy is $39,033.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Center Line Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Center Line Preparatory Academy 1054th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Center Line Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Center Line Preparatory Academy 764th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Center Line Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Center Line Preparatory Academy 576th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Center Line Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Center Line Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Center Line Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.35 1173rd 1344 12.7%
2023 9.17 1339th 1470 8.9%
2024 27.98 1054th 1486 29.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Center Line Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.96 1217th 1350 9.9%
2024 37.47 859th 1381 37.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Center Line Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.57 1184th 1321 10.4%
2024 29.64 955th 1342 28.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Center Line Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.69 1283rd 1334 3.8%
2024 21.76 1056th 1347 21.6%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Center Line Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.13 241st 321 24.9%
2024 55.03 117th 348 66.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Center Line Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Center Line Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.89 795th 883 10.0%
2024 14.85 764th 897 14.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Center Line Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.31 742nd 825 10.1%
2024 21.17 675th 836 19.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Center Line Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.50 623rd 770 19.1%
2024 17.36 663rd 771 14.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Center Line Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.45 664th 776 14.4%
2024 12.23 702nd 786 10.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Center Line Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.64 226th 310 27.1%
2024 36.99 169th 300 43.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Center Line Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.91 576th 743 22.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Center Line Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.94 422nd 654 35.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Center Line Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.91 324th 619 47.7%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Center Line Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.83 56th 188 70.2%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Center Line Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 24 249 1 6 0 0 45 0 325
2022 25 437 2 18 0 0 60 0 542
2023 37 622 4 21 1 0 89 0 774

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Center Line Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 325 27.0 12.0 91.7
2022 542 36.8 14.7 88.4
2023 774 46.8 16.5 93.3

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 Center Line Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 325 27.0 12.0 91.7
2022 542 36.8 14.7 88.4
2023 774 46.8 16.5 93.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Center Line Preparatory Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $2,266 (13.0%) $15,184 (87.0%) $17,450
2022 $2,210 (15.0%) $12,561 (85.0%) $14,771
2023 $29,007 (74.3%) $10,026 (25.7%) $39,033

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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In the 2022-23 school year, 774 students attended Center Line Preparatory Academy.

Center Line Preparatory Academy ranks 1054th of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Center Line Preparatory Academy are 80% African American, 11% Two or more races, 5% White, 3% Hispanic.


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