Summary:
Academy of Warren is a single PK-8 elementary school in Warren, Michigan, serving 817 students as its own district, and it is currently facing severe academic and operational challenges that place it far below state averages across nearly every measure.
For parents considering this school, the most critical takeaway is that Academy of Warren consistently ranks in the bottom 1-5% of Michigan schools and has earned a zero-star rating for three consecutive years. Academic proficiency rates are strikingly low: in the most recent school year, 3rd grade reading proficiency was just 3.3% compared to the state’s 38.2%, and 5th grade math proficiency was only 3.8% versus the state’s 32.2%. Even the school’s strongest subject—8th grade PSAT English Language Arts at 42.3%—falls well short of the state average of 64.8%. Math performance is especially concerning, with several grades scoring below 5% proficiency. The school also struggles with a 57.8% chronic absenteeism rate, more than double the state average, and 96.7% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a highly concentrated poverty level.
Despite spending $14,345 per student—relatively high for Michigan—outcomes have not improved, and test scores actually dropped sharply between the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years in most subjects. For example, 3rd grade reading fell from 16.8% to 3.3% proficiency. There is no evidence of an upward trajectory, and the gap between this school and state averages typically ranges from 25 to 35 percentage points. Parents should be aware that this school faces compounding challenges that go beyond academics, including attendance and poverty-related barriers. The data suggests that standard interventions have not been sufficient, and families may want to explore other options or advocate for intensive, comprehensive support services if their child attends or is considering this school.
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