How many students attend Commonwealth Community Development Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 162 students attended Commonwealth Community Development Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Commonwealth Community Development Academy?

Students at Commonwealth Community Development Academy are 95% African American, 4% White.

Commonwealth Community Development Academy

Summary:

Commonwealth Community Development Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Hamtramck, Michigan, with a student population of 159 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The student body is predominantly African American, making up 95.6% of the student population.

Despite having a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, Commonwealth Community Development Academy consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Michigan, ranking in the bottom 20% of schools statewide over the past decade. The school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 68% in the 2021-2022 school year, and its student proficiency rates on state assessments are well below state and local averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, only 13.04% of 3rd-grade students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 40.9%.

When comparing Commonwealth Community Development Academy to nearby schools, such as Hamtramck Academy, it is clear that the school is underperforming significantly. Hamtramck Academy, a public charter school just 0.87 miles away, outperforms Commonwealth Community Development Academy across nearly all academic metrics, including proficiency rates and chronic absenteeism. Additionally, nearby schools like Dickinson East Elementary School have much more diverse student populations, with significant percentages of White and Asian students, in contrast to the predominantly African American student body at Commonwealth Community Development Academy.

Detail:

Public, Magnet, Charter PK, KG-8

13477 Eureka St
Hamtramck, MI 48212-1754

(313) 366-9470

District: Commonwealth Community Development Academy

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,920

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 162

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.1%

White:

4.3%

Asian:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Commonwealth Community Development Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.43. (See more...)

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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.1%), White (4.3%), Asian (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Commonwealth Community Development Academy is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare Commonwealth Community Development Academy employs 11.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Commonwealth Community Development Academy is $13,920.

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Commonwealth Community Development Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	28.10	1330^th	1545	13.9%
2007	19.90	1424^th	1565	9.0%
2008	26.87	1357^th	1577	14.0%
2009	23.51	1389^th	1589	12.6%
2010	6.24	1511^th	1552	2.6%
2011	16.01	1425^th	1552	8.2%
2012	9.68	1486^th	1566	5.1%
2013	3.84	1551^st	1563	0.8%
2014	6.21	1475^th	1533	3.8%
2015	10.62	1435^th	1580	9.2%
2016	5.68	1504^th	1548	2.8%
2017	8.04	1358^th	1466	7.4%
2018	8.99	1381^st	1448	4.6%
2023	17.43	1201^st	1470	18.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Commonwealth Community Development Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	12.20	1298^th	1397	7.1%
2023	29.08	976^th	1350	27.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Commonwealth Community Development Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	10.45	1327^th	1443	8.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Commonwealth Community Development Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	10.18	1330^th	1446	8.0%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Commonwealth Community Development Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	30.11	339^th	475	28.6%
2023	44.46	145^th	321	54.8%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Commonwealth Community Development Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	37.49	634^th	806	21.3%
2007	28.25	690^th	823	16.2%
2008	26.26	716^th	839	14.7%
2009	18.25	765^th	847	9.7%
2010	16.57	767^th	851	9.9%
2011	12.79	799^th	858	6.9%
2012	7.41	869^th	900	3.4%
2013	6.41	892^nd	919	2.9%
2014	10.07	836^th	921	9.2%
2015	16.32	765^th	919	16.8%
2018	20.24	699^th	838	16.6%
2023	37.13	541^st	883	38.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Commonwealth Community Development Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	35.07	568^th	815	30.3%
2023	46.49	404^th	825	51.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Commonwealth Community Development Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	23.53	618^th	794	22.2%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Commonwealth Community Development Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	52.25	146^th	366	60.1%
2023	72.41	59^th	310	81.0%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Commonwealth has made a lot of improvements to the way they serve students academically. Children are more focused and the staff is really working hard to help students be successful. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Commonwealth Community Development Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	0	243	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	243
2000	0	348	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	348
2001	3	333	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	336
2002	0	317	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	318
2003	0	317	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	318
2004	2	265	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	268
2005	0	280	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	281
2006	0	266	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	268
2007	0	262	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	264
2008	n/a	275	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	275
2009	5	253	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	260
2010	0	252	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	252
2011	0	257	0	0	0	0	0	257
2012	0	259	0	1	0	0	0	260
2013	0	238	0	1	0	0	0	239
2014	0	198	0	1	0	0	0	199
2015	0	182	0	2	0	0	0	184
2016	0	184	0	0	0	0	0	184
2017	0	207	0	0	0	0	0	207
2018	0	184	0	0	0	0	0	184
2019	0	193	0	0	0	0	0	193
2020	0	186	0	0	0	0	0	186
2021	0	164	0	0	0	0	0	164
2022	5	146	0	0	0	0	0	151
2023	6	152	1	0	0	0	0	159
2024	7	154	1	0	0	0	0	162

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Commonwealth Community Development Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	243	9.0	27.0	72.8
2000	348	14.5	24.0	83
2001	336	14.0	24.0	74.7
2002	318	15.0	21.2	75.5
2003	318	15.0	21.2	75.5
2004	268	16.0	16.8	78.4
2005	281	19.0	14.8	79.4
2006	268	18.0	14.9	81
2007	264	16.2	16.3	87.1
2008	275	17.0	16.2	93.5
2009	260	15.0	17.3	95.8
2010	252	13.2	19.0	98
2011	257	16.2	15.8	98.8
2012	260	17.5	14.7	98.8
2013	239	11.5	20.6	79.9
2014	199	13.8	14.3	87.4
2015	184	8.0	23.0	84.2
2016	184	6.0	30.6	88.6
2017	207	7.0	29.5	93.2
2018	184	7.0	26.2	88
2019	193	8.7	22.0	91.2
2020	186	5.7	32.3	93.5
2021	164	7.1	22.9	90.9
2022	151	12.2	12.3	94
2023	159	10.5	15.1	94.3
2024	162	11.2	14.4	97.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Commonwealth Community Development Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	243	9.0	27.0	72.8
2000	348	14.5	24.0	83
2001	336	14.0	24.0	74.7
2002	318	15.0	21.2	75.5
2003	318	15.0	21.2	75.5
2004	268	16.0	16.8	78.4
2005	281	19.0	14.8	79.4
2006	268	18.0	14.9	81
2007	264	16.2	16.3	87.1
2008	275	17.0	16.2	93.5
2009	260	15.0	17.3	95.8
2010	252	13.2	19.0	98
2011	257	16.2	15.8	98.8
2012	260	17.5	14.7	98.8
2013	239	11.5	20.6	79.9
2014	199	13.8	14.3	87.4
2015	184	8.0	23.0	84.2
2016	184	6.0	30.6	88.6
2017	207	7.0	29.5	93.2
2018	184	7.0	26.2	88
2019	193	8.7	22.0	91.2
2020	186	5.7	32.3	93.5
2021	164	7.1	22.9	90.9
2022	151	12.2	12.3	94
2023	159	10.5	15.1	94.3
2024	162	11.2	14.4	97.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Commonwealth Community Development Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$929 (8.8%)	$9,579 (91.2%)	$10,508
2020	$953 (8.3%)	$10,483 (91.7%)	$11,436
2021	$3,959 (28.2%)	$10,095 (71.8%)	$14,054
2022	$4,039 (29.3%)	$9,729 (70.7%)	$13,768
2023	$5,995 (43.1%)	$7,925 (56.9%)	$13,920

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Commonwealth Community Development Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Commonwealth Community Development Academy)	22.7	25	2.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Commonwealth Community Development Academy)	22.7	25	2.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	193	159	17.6%
African American	193	152	21.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	6
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.2%	94.3%	3.1%

Schools Near Commonwealth Community Development Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Commonwealth Community Development Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter	PK, KG-8	13477 Eureka St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Commonwealth Community Development Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 366-9470	162	11	14.4	97.5%	7 (4.3%)	154 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	53.9			18.8				28.6						30.8			$13,920	$5,995	$7,925
Davison ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	2800 E Davison St	Detroit	48212	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 252-3118	790	43	18.3	89.9%	12 (1.5%)	410 (51.9%)	9 (1.1%)	341 (43.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.0%)	12.3	1300^th of 1486 public elementary schools	12.5%		20.1	1148^th of 1470 public elementary schools	21.9%	152	33.0	13.2	12.5	10.5	19.6	17.9	16.7	26.5	9.4	18.9	7.1	14.0	16.2	15.2		14.1	$21,003	$6,855	$14,148
Hamtramck Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	11420 Conant St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hamtramck Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 368-7312	553	25	22.1	98.0%	65 (11.8%)	61 (11.0%)	5 (0.9%)	387 (70.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.1%)	52.6	669^th of 1486 public elementary schools	55.0%		63.7	495^th of 1470 public elementary schools	66.3%	174	77.2	40.4	43.5	47.6	41.9	51.7	64.5	48.4	42.9	22.6	50.0	53.2	30.6	52.6	11.3	42.1	$12,331	$1,795	$10,536
Early Childhood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	11680 McDougall St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hamtramck School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 591-7410	128	11	11.6	84.4%	57 (44.5%)	6 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (50.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$00	$00	$00
Legacy Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	4900 E Hildale St	Detroit	48234	Wayne County	Legacy Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(877) 223-6402	725	32	22.4	98.2%	3 (0.4%)	662 (91.3%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (7.4%)	31.1	1004^th of 1486 public elementary schools	32.4%		17	1207^th of 1470 public elementary schools	17.9%	203	39.4	15.2	40.5	27.1	36.8	11.5	38.0	44.3	31.8	33.8	12.8	21.1	13.2	24.2		10.6	$12,426	$1,941	$10,485
Bridge Academy East	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	9600 Buffalo St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Bridge Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 462-6100	653	30	21.7	100.0%	523 (80.1%)	10 (1.5%)	3 (0.5%)	116 (17.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	28.4	1046^th of 1486 public elementary schools	29.6%		25.7	1062^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	27.8%	16			17.4	28.6	36.0			35.9	33.0	31.1			31.1		4.5		$13,026	$5,387	$7,639
Dickinson West Elementary School	Public	K-6	2333 Burger St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hamtramck School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 591-7407	420	24	17.8	88.6%	207 (49.3%)	93 (22.1%)	0 (0.0%)	112 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	10.4	1337^th of 1486 public elementary schools	10.0%		11.1	1297^th of 1470 public elementary schools	11.8%	40			12.5	16.3	21.3	14.5		14.7	17.3	8.8	13.6		15.0		3.8		$00	$00	$00
Dickinson East Elementary School	Public	K-6	3385 Norwalk St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hamtramck School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 591-7406	588	38	15.3	85.5%	383 (65.1%)	49 (8.3%)	3 (0.5%)	149 (25.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	18.7	1186^th of 1486 public elementary schools	20.2%		26	1056^th of 1470 public elementary schools	28.2%	130			18.4	19.0	27.7	31.0		16.7	9.6	19.2	20.6		24.0		6.7		$00	$00	$00
Tau Beta School	Public	K-8	3056 Hanley St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hamtramck School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 591-7409	274	12	22.2	91.6%	258 (94.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.9	1007^th of 1486 public elementary schools	32.2%		18.3	1190^th of 1470 public elementary schools	19.0%	183	42.9	10.3		20.0	43.3		12.0		33.3	26.7		7.7	23.3	13.8			$00	$00	$00
Mason Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	19955 Fenelon St	Detroit	48234	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-3600	456	29	16.0	89.3%	1 (0.2%)	444 (97.4%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	5	1464^th of 1486 public elementary schools	1.5%					(n/a)	10.6		8.5			5.6		10.6									$21,025	$6,354	$14,671

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