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Cheney Academy

Public | K-6 | 212 students

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Posted October 3, 2009

They were nurturing and caring to my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 27, 2007

Cheney Academy is awesome! Each student must be involed in art, music and sports on each grade level.
—Submitted by cynthia allison, a parent


Posted February 1, 2007

I am a firm believer in the public school system and Cheney Academy has given my children a wonderful start on their education. The teachers are competent and caring. The principal maintains a level of calmness and the attitudes of all are so positive. It's a wonderful community and my children are safe, loved, and focused on learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 1, 2007

I'm so glad another parent told me of this website. Cheney does not get the credit it deserves. There isn't another elementary building in Washtenaw County that does it any better than Cheney Academy! My children are thriving both academically and socially with a principal who takes time to eat lunch with them, do school projects with them and have conversations with them. The teachers are the best around! They are intelligent and it is obvious that they care so much for their students. It's a wonderful feeling to know my children are safe, loved, and interested in learning while at school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 25, 2007

Cheney Academy is a wonderful public school! Actually I should say it is more like a little community, then a school. The teachers there care about every student, not only the ones in their class. The kindergarten program is one of the best! My child is reading and spelling and it's his first experience in school. I recommend this school to any parent who wants highly qualified and caring teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 10, 2006

I felt that cheney Academy was not a good choice school for my son. There was lack of communication between teacher/parent and principal/parent and I felt the teachers were not chalenging him enough because he would be bored in his class. But also those teachers can't control those kids and it was just to much my son did not even finish the year I trandfered him.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2005

Cheney Academy of Math and Sciences a a great school to send your children! I was learning multiplication in 1st grade. I have attended Cheney for seven years until the new Willow Run Middle School was developed and CAMS became only K-5. My only problem with Cheney was how they moved the middle school students to WRMS. The teachers really care about the children's education and the school is very parent involved. I actually like the unioforms! CAMS students were well educated in my opinion and Cheney has won the Golden Apple award for the MEAP test scores. I am positive you and your children would enjoy CAMS. It'as a school that really cares about your child's education.
—Submitted by a student


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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.

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2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

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2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
56%
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.

2013

 
 
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2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

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2012

 
 
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2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
29%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

2013

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
18%
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.

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

2013

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
63%
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.

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

2013

 
 
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2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
73%
Social Studies

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

2013

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
52%
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

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 87% 20%
White 7% 71%
Hispanic 4% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
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 78%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms. Renee Smith
Fax number
  • (734) 481-8174

Programs

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  • Special education
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1500 Stamford Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
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Phone: (734) 961-6753

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