MACARTHUR K8 UNIVERSITY ACADEMY

MacArthur K8 University Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Southfield Public School District school district, located in Lathrup Village, MI with about 505 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, MacArthur K8 University Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MacArthur K-8 University Academy, located in Lathrup Village, Michigan, is a specialized educational institution within the Southfield Public Schools district. As a "University Academy," the school emphasizes a rigorous academic environment designed to prepare students for higher education from an early age. By serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the academy provides a continuous, stable learning experience that allows educators to build long-term relationships with students and track their academic and social development over nine years.

The school is recognized for its commitment to high academic standards and a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for student growth. As part of the broader Southfield Public Schools community, MacArthur focuses on fostering a culture of excellence, equity, and preparation for success in secondary education. Families interested in the school’s specific programs, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular offerings can find more information through the official district website at [southfieldk12.org](http://www.southfieldk12.org).

For more information, contact MacArthur K8 University Academy at (248) 746-8590 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

19301 W 12 Mile Road
Lathrup Village, MI 48076-2557
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MACARTHUR K8 UNIVERSITY ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Lathrup Village, MI with about 505 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
505
Teachers:
29.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 505 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MACARTHUR K8 UNIVERSITY ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.

Black or African American
96.6%
Two or more races
1.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%
White
0.8%

Female
54.9%
Male
45.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.