Is Livingston Classical Academy a good school?

Livingston Classical Academy ranks 190 th of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Livingston Classical Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 286 students attended Livingston Classical Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Livingston Classical Academy?

Students at Livingston Classical Academy are 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

Livingston Classical Academy

Summary:

Livingston Classical Academy is a public charter school located in Whitmore Lake, Michigan, serving 265 students in grades K-12. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 90.57% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year.

Livingston Classical Academy stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in M-Step/English Language Arts and M-Step/Math proficiency across multiple grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 6th-grade proficiency rates were 74.2% in English Language Arts and 58.1% in Math, compared to the state averages of 37.5% and 31%, respectively. However, the school has faced challenges with fluctuating graduation and dropout rates, as well as a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 9.9% in 2018-2019 to 22.2% in 2022-2023. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 16.87% in 2020-2021 to 24.53% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Cooke School, Progress Park, and Ivywood Classical Academy, Livingston Classical Academy's academic performance is generally higher, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. However, Ivywood Classical Academy, another public charter school, also demonstrates strong academic performance, with proficiency rates often exceeding those of Livingston Classical Academy. The alternative schools, Cooke School and Progress Park, have significantly higher rates of chronic absenteeism and lower graduation rates compared to Livingston Classical Academy.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

8877 Main St
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189-9251

(734) 449-2052

District: Livingston Classical Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
190^th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,910

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 286

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.4%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Livingston Classical Academy ranks better than 87.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.7. (See more...)

Compare Details Livingston Classical Academy ranks better than 88.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.46. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Livingston Classical Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.4%), Hispanic (5.2%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Livingston Classical Academy is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Livingston Classical Academy employs 23.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Livingston Classical Academy is $8,910.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Livingston Classical Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Livingston Classical Academy 190^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Livingston Classical Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Livingston Classical Academy 101^st of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Livingston Classical Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Livingston Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	74.21	310^th	1408	78.0%
2021	74.80	225^th	1153	80.5%
2022	81.36	207^th	1344	84.6%
2023	83.25	210^th	1470	85.7%
2024	84.70	190^th	1486	87.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Livingston Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.84	271^st	1321	79.5%
2024	83.14	167^th	1342	87.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Livingston Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	75.02	331^st	1446	77.1%
2022	72.36	271^st	1139	76.2%
2023	80.75	204^th	1334	84.7%
2024	83.12	179^th	1347	86.7%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Livingston Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	61.53	459^th	1253	63.4%
2019	65.43	353^rd	1128	68.7%
2021	69.85	251^st	1005	75.0%
2022	69.06	302^nd	1102	72.6%
2023	73.19	280^th	1198	76.6%
2024	72.07	290^th	1204	75.9%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Livingston Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	82.57	109^th	792	86.2%
2021	83.83	76^th	675	88.7%
2022	82.58	98^th	776	87.4%
2023	84.83	107^th	883	87.9%
2024	84.46	101^st	897	88.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Livingston Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	85.29	91^st	794	88.5%
2023	55.98	274^th	770	64.4%
2024	70.19	161^st	771	79.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Livingston Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	93.20	43^rd	797	94.6%
2023	90.59	59^th	776	92.4%
2024	83.17	93^rd	786	88.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Livingston Classical Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	84.81	78^th	678	88.5%
2019	75.51	120^th	624	80.8%
2021	87.83	46^th	577	92.0%
2022	79.34	102^nd	638	84.0%
2023	74.74	133^rd	688	80.7%
2024	79.04	113^th	701	83.9%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, December 25, 2021

On her third day in 2nd grade our student came home and explained why she would have preferred living in Sparta to living in Athens. Her test scores are 99th percentile in math and reading. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Livingston Classical Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	123	2	7	2	0	7	141
2018	148	0	0	0	0	0	148
2019	204	4	1	0	1	0	210
2020	208	13	2	4	0	5	232
2021	225	6	5	3	0	4	243
2022	244	5	6	9	0	7	271
2023	240	4	3	7	0	11	265
2024	250	3	3	15	0	15	286

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Livingston Classical Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	141	9.9	14.2	14.2
2018	148	12.0	12.3	11.5
2019	210	12.0	17.5	13.8
2020	232	15.0	15.4	16.4
2021	243	17.5	13.8	16.9
2022	271	23.5	11.5	19.6
2023	265	24.5	10.7	24.5
2024	286	23.5	12.1	25.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Livingston Classical Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	141	9.9	14.2	14.2
2018	148	12.0	12.3	11.5
2019	210	12.0	17.5	13.8
2020	232	15.0	15.4	16.4
2021	243	17.5	13.8	16.9
2022	271	23.5	11.5	19.6
2023	265	24.5	10.7	24.5
2024	286	23.5	12.1	25.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Livingston Classical Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$8,956 (100.0%)	$8,956
2020	$57 (0.8%)	$7,388 (99.2%)	$7,445
2021	$584 (6.8%)	$7,944 (93.1%)	$8,529
2022	$796 (8.8%)	$8,281 (91.2%)	$9,077
2023	$328 (3.7%)	$8,582 (96.3%)	$8,910

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Livingston Classical Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 310^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 210^th of 1470 Elementary schools	7.7%
Ranks 109^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 107^th of 883 Middle schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Livingston Classical Academy)	54.2	52	2.2%
3rd Grade Math (Livingston Classical Academy)	54.2	52	2.2%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Livingston Classical Academy)	72	87	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Livingston Classical Academy)	72	87	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Livingston Classical Academy)	38.5	69.6	31.1%
5th Grade Math (Livingston Classical Academy)	38.5	69.6	31.1%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Livingston Classical Academy)	62.5	56.3	6.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Livingston Classical Academy)	62.5	56.3	6.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Livingston Classical Academy)	45.8	37.5	8.3%
6th Grade Math (Livingston Classical Academy)	45.8	37.5	8.3%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Livingston Classical Academy)	68.2	52.4	15.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Livingston Classical Academy)	68.2	52.4	15.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Livingston Classical Academy)	45.5	61.9	16.4%
7th Grade Math (Livingston Classical Academy)	45.5	61.9	16.4%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Livingston Classical Academy)	50	42.9	7.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Livingston Classical Academy)	50	42.9	7.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Livingston Classical Academy)	50	53.9	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Livingston Classical Academy)	50	53.9	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	210	265	26.2%
African American	4	4
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	0	7
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	204	240	17.6%
Two or More Races	0	11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.8%	24.5%	10.7%

Schools Near Livingston Classical Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)			M-Step Social Studies (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Livingston Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	8877 Main St	Whitmore Lake	48189	Washtenaw County	Livingston Classical Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 449-2052	286	24	12.1	25.5%	250 (87.4%)	3 (1.0%)	15 (5.2%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.2%)								(n/a)		62.5			40.9	64.7	55.6	74.2	37.9	50.0	67.6	55.6	58.1	41.4	59.3	58.8		44.4	47.1		$8,910	$328	$8,582
Special Education	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	62500 9 Mile Rd	South Lyon	48178	Oakland County	South Lyon Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 573-8220	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Dexter Alternative School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2704 Baker Rd	Dexter	48130	Washtenaw County	Dexter Community School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 424-4100	18	2	10.2	55.6%	15 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																					$30,412	$493	$29,919
Bates	Public, Magnet, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2704 Baker Rd	Dexter	48130	Washtenaw County	Dexter Community School District	No	Yes	No	No	(734) 424-4100	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
High Point School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1735 S Wagner Rd	Ann Arbor	48103	Washtenaw County	Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-8111	49	15	3.2	44.9%	25 (51.0%)	11 (22.4%)	7 (14.3%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.2%)								(n/a)
LocalBased SpecEd Programs	Public, Alternative	K-12	1735 S Wagner Rd	Ann Arbor	48103	Washtenaw County	Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-8100	13	3	5.0	30.8%	8 (61.5%)	2 (15.4%)	3 (23.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Washtenaw Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1735 S Wagner Rd	Ann Arbor	48103	Washtenaw County	Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-8100	4	4	1.0		2 (50.0%)	2 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Central Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2459 S Industrial Hwy	Ann Arbor	48104	Washtenaw County	Central Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 822-1100	559	35	15.9	99.6%	397 (71.0%)	78 (14.0%)	23 (4.1%)	60 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)								(n/a)	40.6	15.6	22.0	19.5	14.7	28.6	19.1	12.5	22.4	42.1	18.4	16.3	22.9	17.0	10.2	11.4	12.2		8.6	14.6	$15,392	$5,716	$9,676
Progress Park	Public, Alternative	K-12	3890 Research Park Dr	Ann Arbor	48108	Washtenaw County	Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-3340	21	7	3.1	66.7%	14 (66.7%)	2 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (23.8%)								(n/a)
Ivywood Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	14356 Genoa Ct	Plymouth	48170	Wayne County	Ivywood Classical Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(248) 207-1757	657	33	19.9	17.4%	563 (85.7%)	13 (2.0%)	25 (3.8%)	16 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.9%)								(n/a)	90.0	62.0			55.4	61.8	58.9	75.0	38.8	69.9	70.9	58.9	67.3	49.0	64.3	76.0		37.5	60.0		$8,435	$427	$8,008

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