West Village Academy

West Village Academy is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the West Village Academy district, a low-performing school district in Dearborn, Michigan. The school faces significant challenges, with a predominantly African American and low-income student population, consistently poor academic performance, and a high chronic absenteeism rate.

West Village Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Michigan elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with the majority of students not proficient in core subjects. Despite spending a relatively high $12,066 per student and having a low student-teacher ratio of 16.2 to 1, the school's academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting that funding and staffing alone are not the sole factors contributing to its struggles.

The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 47.2% and its predominantly African American (89.69%) and low-income (79.04% free/reduced lunch) student population may be contributing to the challenges it faces. While the school's low performance is concerning, addressing the root causes, such as attendance, instructional quality, and resource allocation, will be crucial for improving student outcomes and providing a high-quality education to the community served by West Village Academy.