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Timbuktu Academy of Science and Technology

Charter | K-8 | 345 students

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Posted January 21, 2009

Overall my children enjoy attending the school. The teachers are wonderful they try to educate the whole child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 10, 2008

This school has really done a tremendous job at creating an atmosphere that makes children feel safe enough to learn. The teachers care about the children and families that are part of the school. Leadership has shown very strong improvement and I appreciate the way that the staff interacts with my children and I. It feels good when children want to go to school and I don't have to drag them out of bed. if you are looking for a school that treats you like family and gives your children a quality education. You are looking in the right direction.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 25, 2008

i think that every teacher care about each and every student and loves them as their own child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 4, 2008

This is a wonderful school that is African centered and structured. Both of my children attended school here from the very beginning. I know because my son graduated from here 2 yrs ago. I had to enroll my daughter into another school and guess what !! I quickly reenrolled her back her. Our young people need structure and a eye opener for respect. You'll be sure to have a great relationshp with your child's teacher and that makes it even more exciting along with the wonderful academic acheivements here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 6, 2007

This is a school that teaches the children by using the seven principles of nguzo saba which is very beneficial for African American children. Their curriculum is more aggressive than Detroit Public Schools. The staff treat the children and parents as family.
—Submitted by SeRena Chambers, a parent


Posted May 14, 2007

I personally loved this school. It gave our children a sence of who they were as a class of people.
—Submitted by Kim, a parent


Posted November 2, 2006

I have a son and daughter that goes here. This school has a lot of great teachers. They are African centered which is great, but other than the ceremonies and unity circle, I think it's a great school. They have an open door policy so go check it out!
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

32 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
47%

2012

 
 
2%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

31 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
36%

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
84%
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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
13%

2012

 
 
2%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

31 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
42%

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
37%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

30 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
3%
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.

28 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
11%

2012

 
 
3%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

27 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
44%

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

27 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
36%
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.

23 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
9%

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

23 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
35%

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
79%
Social Studies

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

22 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
49%
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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
25%

2012

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

39 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
28%

2012

 
 
10%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
51%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

39 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
6%
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.

26 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
0%

2012

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
22%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

26 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
31%

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

26 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
29%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 100% 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 3%
Hispanic N/A 5%
White N/A 71%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 96%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Dr. Ife Kilimanjaro
Fax number
  • (313) 823-9748

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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10800 East Canfield St
Detroit, MI 48214
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Phone: (313) 823-6000

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