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Central Academy

Charter | K-12 | 520 students

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Posted March 5, 2005

I think Central Academy is a very good school for students to go to. I recommend this school for students that want to interact with teachers. In Central Academy teachers try there best to satisfy parents and try to help the students as much as they could. Rather than public schools which have lots of students and teachers do not have much time for students, Central Academy is smaller and gives the chance for teachers to interact with all students.
—Submitted by Muneer Issa, a former student


Posted December 29, 2004

Its a good school if your more concerned with your childrens saftey/ morals rather than academics. if you are more concerned with academics I would suggest a different school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 16, 2004

My daughter was getting lost in the public school system but is thriving at Central Academy. The small class size and caring teachers seem to be working wonders for her.
—Submitted by carol cynar, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

46 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
28%

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

45 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
51%

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
82%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

50 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
40%

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

47 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
70%

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
59%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

47 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

48 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
44%

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

47 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
62%

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

49 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
67%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 40% in 2013.

50 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
40%

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

49 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
67%

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
98%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 30% in 2013.

52 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
65%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 38% in 2013.

46 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
30%

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

43 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
63%

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
55%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

43 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
48%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 33% in 2013.

41 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
22%

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

37 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
68%

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

41 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
10%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
46%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 29% in 2013.

34 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
68%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 29% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 26% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
29%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 41% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
12%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
29%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Michigan used the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to assess students in grade 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The MME is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MME test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 74% 71%
Black 19% 20%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 3%
Hispanic 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 85%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Dr. Luay Shalabi
Fax number
  • (734) 822-1101

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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2459 South Industrial Hwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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Phone: (734) 822-1100

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