Summary:
The Detroit Leadership Academy operates a single elementary school, Detroit Leadership Academy K8, which serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade. Located in Detroit, Michigan, this school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of elementary schools in the state, with low academic performance and significant challenges.
Detroit Leadership Academy K8 has struggled with student achievement, with only 28.6% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 43.3%. The school's student population is predominantly African American (98.45%) and from low-income families, with 97.79% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the school faces high chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 68.4% in the 2022-2023 school year.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $12,111, the data suggests that the resources are not being effectively utilized to improve academic outcomes. The school also has a high student-teacher ratio of 23.2 to 1, which may contribute to the challenges in providing a quality education. Addressing the root causes of the school's low performance, such as chronic absenteeism and effective resource allocation, will be crucial in improving the educational experiences and outcomes for the students at Detroit Leadership Academy K8.
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