Summary:
Detroit Premier Academy is the sole elementary school located in this area, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 715 students. The school has consistently underperformed compared to other elementary schools in Michigan, ranking in the bottom 10-15% and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Detroit Premier Academy struggles significantly, with proficiency rates on state assessments well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was just 17.1% compared to the state average of 39.6%. The school's PSAT performance is also far behind, with only 48.2% of 8th graders proficient in ELA and 16.1% proficient in Math, compared to state averages of 64.5% and 32.6%, respectively. Additionally, the school has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 67.9%, which is likely a major contributor to the low academic achievement.
Serving a predominantly African American (87.27%) and low-income (95.24% qualify for free/reduced-price lunch) student population, Detroit Premier Academy faces significant socioeconomic challenges. Despite spending $12,884 per student, which is higher than the state average, the school continues to struggle, suggesting the need for more comprehensive interventions and support services to address the unique needs of its student body.
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