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Thomas-gist Academy South (Closed 2010)

4825 Dancy
Westland, MI 48185
Thomas-gist Academy South serves 194 students in grades Kindergarten-4. 
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
194 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Thomas-Gist Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Thomas-gist Academy South?
194 students attend Thomas-gist Academy South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Thomas-gist Academy South students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas-gist Academy South?
Thomas-gist Academy South has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thomas-gist Academy South offer ?
Thomas-gist Academy South offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Thomas-gist Academy South part of?
Thomas-gist Academy South is part of Thomas-Gist Academy School District.

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