Serving 49 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sigma For Leadership And Early Middle College ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sigma For Leadership And Early Middle College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sigma For Leadership And Early Middle College's student population of 49 students has grown by 96% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sigma For Leadership And Early Middle College ranks within the top 30% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sigma For Leadership And Early Middle College is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#758 out of 2925 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
94%
18%
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sigma For Leadership And Early Middle College's ranking?
Sigma For Leadership And Early Middle College is ranked #758 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Sigma For Leadership And Early Middle College?
49 students attend Sigma For Leadership And Early Middle College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sigma For Leadership And Early Middle College students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sigma For Leadership And Early Middle College?
Sigma For Leadership And Early Middle College has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sigma For Leadership And Early Middle College offer ?
Sigma For Leadership And Early Middle College offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Sigma For Leadership And Early Middle College part of?
Sigma For Leadership And Early Middle College is part of Sigma Academy For Leadership And Early Middle College School District.
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