Elementary Schools in MacDowell Preparatory Academy

MacDowell Preparatory Academy is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the MacDowell Preparatory Academy district in Detroit, Michigan. With a total enrollment of 368 students, the school faces significant challenges, including consistently ranking in the bottom 10% of Michigan elementary schools and having a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, MacDowell Preparatory Academy struggles, with proficiency rates in M-Step assessments well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 4th grade English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rate was just 10.5%, compared to the state average of 44.3%. The school also faces high chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 52.4%, significantly higher than the state average.

The challenges faced by MacDowell Preparatory Academy are compounded by the socioeconomic status of its student population, with 99.46% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's spending per student is higher than the state average, at $14,604, it may not be sufficient to address the significant needs of the student body. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.5 suggests potential opportunities for more personalized attention and support to improve student outcomes.