The Dearborn Academy

Summary:

The Dearborn Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Dearborn, Michigan, with a student population of 515. Despite its location in the Dearborn City School District, which is ranked 581 out of 610 districts in Michigan, The Dearborn Academy consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Michigan elementary schools with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates on state assessments (M-Step and PSAT) that lag far behind nearby schools like Henry Ford Elementary, Maples Elementary, and Howard Elementary. Additionally, The Dearborn Academy has experienced a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 18.1% in 2018-2019 to 35.2% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the state average and the nearby schools.

The Dearborn Academy serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 97.86% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. This socioeconomic challenge, combined with the school's high chronic absenteeism rate, likely contributes to its poor academic outcomes. However, the school's high spending per student ($17,616 in 2022-2023) suggests that funding and resources may not be the primary driver of its low performance, and the school's ability to effectively utilize and allocate these resources may be an area of concern.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 19310 Ford Rd
       Dearborn, MI  48128-2403


(313) 982-1300

District: The Dearborn Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1382nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,616 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  515

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.2%
Hispanic:
36.1%
African American:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.9% Help


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Compare Details The Dearborn Academy ranks worse than 93% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.11. (See more...)
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Compare Details The Dearborn Academy ranks worse than 88.1% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.06. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.2%), Hispanic (36.1%), African American (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Dearborn Academy is 16.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Dearborn Academy is $17,616.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Dearborn Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks The Dearborn Academy 1382nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See The Dearborn Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks The Dearborn Academy 790th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See The Dearborn Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks The Dearborn Academy 581st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for The Dearborn Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at The Dearborn Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 8.00 1490th 1545 3.6%
2007 5.67 1531st 1565 2.2%
2008 8.95 1505th 1577 4.6%
2009 11.02 1501st 1589 5.5%
2010 13.23 1463rd 1552 5.7%
2011 8.50 1488th 1552 4.1%
2012 13.20 1439th 1566 8.1%
2013 12.21 1419th 1563 9.2%
2014 16.60 1330th 1533 13.2%
2015 37.65 1041st 1580 34.1%
2016 35.62 1023rd 1548 33.9%
2017 24.71 1091st 1466 25.6%
2018 20.44 1205th 1448 16.8%
2019 9.76 1289th 1408 8.5%
2022 5.91 1290th 1344 4.0%
2023 6.89 1396th 1470 5.0%
2024 8.11 1382nd 1486 7.0%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at The Dearborn Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.45 159th 270 41.1%
2019 12.12 113th 117 3.4%
2024 9.91 178th 184 3.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Dearborn Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.05 1038th 1397 25.7%
2019 15.63 1017th 1134 10.3%
2022 8.97 1044th 1099 5.0%
2023 10.05 1275th 1350 5.6%
2024 11.46 1270th 1381 8.0%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at The Dearborn Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.16 1199th 1443 16.9%
2019 7.28 1131st 1171 3.4%
2023 9.60 1222nd 1321 7.5%
2024 7.58 1279th 1342 4.7%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Male students at The Dearborn Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.08 1139th 1446 21.2%
2019 13.27 1081st 1196 9.6%
2024 7.73 1281st 1347 4.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at The Dearborn Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.01 86th 222 61.3%
2019 43.11 41st 86 52.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at The Dearborn Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.11 1219th 1253 2.7%
2019 2.40 1128th 1128 0.0%
2023 4.43 1184th 1198 1.2%
2024 6.05 1172nd 1204 2.7%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for White Students!

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

Rank History for The Dearborn Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at The Dearborn Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 10.49 751st 806 6.8%
2007 7.97 777th 823 5.6%
2008 6.52 798th 839 4.9%
2009 10.02 794th 847 6.3%
2010 18.58 759th 851 10.8%
2011 14.57 792nd 858 7.7%
2012 27.01 709th 900 21.2%
2013 14.99 803rd 919 12.6%
2014 13.99 802nd 921 12.9%
2015 40.21 571st 919 37.9%
2016 33.13 608th 894 32.0%
2017 36.86 489th 821 40.4%
2018 31.79 606th 838 27.7%
2019 38.16 486th 792 38.6%
2021 10.45 635th 675 5.9%
2022 13.04 689th 776 11.2%
2023 16.71 731st 883 17.2%
2024 13.06 790th 897 11.9%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at The Dearborn Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.31 25th 154 83.8%
2019 69.03 9th 46 80.4%
2024 24.61 71st 88 19.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Dearborn Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.65 432nd 815 47.0%
2019 57.33 250th 672 62.8%
2021 15.26 487th 523 6.9%
2022 21.06 573rd 691 17.1%
2023 25.26 641st 825 22.3%
2024 18.52 706th 836 15.6%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at The Dearborn Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.87 578th 794 27.2%
2019 50.20 309th 658 53.0%
2022 22.75 527th 657 19.8%
2023 14.45 681st 770 11.6%
2024 8.93 733rd 771 4.9%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at The Dearborn Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.50 539th 797 32.4%
2019 34.65 427th 639 33.2%
2023 21.19 611th 776 21.3%
2024 16.92 666th 786 15.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at The Dearborn Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.72 335th 366 8.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at The Dearborn Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.38 99th 266 62.8%
2019 58.91 47th 137 65.7%
2022 41.22 81st 138 41.3%
2023 21.91 204th 246 17.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at The Dearborn Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.87 589th 678 13.1%
2019 35.49 398th 624 36.2%
2022 4.28 636th 638 0.3%
2023 14.59 622nd 688 9.6%
2024 8.41 677th 701 3.4%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for The Dearborn Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 288 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1999 7 58 302 8 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2000 351 45 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2001 408 54 15 11 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2002 441 52 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2003 441 52 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2004 438 60 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2005 388 75 13 6 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2006 395 75 9 7 2 n/a n/a 0 488
2007 388 94 5 11 2 n/a n/a 1 501
2008 357 109 6 13 n/a n/a n/a 0 485
2009 350 110 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2010 355 104 4 18 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2011 356 107 2 27 1 0 4 0 497
2012 336 117 2 55 0 0 2 0 512
2013 282 103 0 65 0 0 2 0 452
2014 279 121 0 88 0 0 1 0 489
2015 275 105 1 133 0 0 1 0 515
2016 267 101 1 130 0 0 2 0 501
2017 263 103 1 127 0 0 3 0 497
2018 260 93 2 141 0 0 1 0 497
2019 270 72 1 166 0 0 0 0 509
2020 275 76 1 164 0 0 0 0 516
2021 271 63 1 155 0 0 0 0 490
2022 262 56 0 168 1 0 0 0 487
2023 274 53 1 186 1 0 0 0 515

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 The Dearborn Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 294 13.0 22.6 92.2
1999 375 15.0 25.0 92
2000 411 20.0 20.6 97.1
2001 488 20.0 24.4 98.8
2002 505 n/a n/a 98.6
2003 505 n/a n/a 98.6
2004 509 31.0 16.4 92.5
2005 483 27.0 17.9 93.6
2006 488 24.0 20.3 93.4
2007 501 31.5 15.9 87.8
2008 485 29.0 16.7 84.3
2009 471 27.0 17.4 94.1
2010 481 30.0 16.0 95.6
2011 497 27.0 18.4 98.6
2012 512 28.2 18.1 97.9
2013 452 27.2 16.5 90.9
2014 489 32.7 14.9 97.1
2015 515 30.0 17.1 97.5
2016 501 33.0 15.1 94.4
2017 497 32.2 15.4 87.5
2018 497 28.8 17.2 99
2019 509 30.1 16.9 99.4
2020 516 31.1 16.5 98.1
2021 490 30.5 16.0 97.8
2022 487 30.0 16.2 95.3
2023 515 31.0 16.6 97.9

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 The Dearborn Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 294 13.0 22.6 92.2
1999 375 15.0 25.0 92
2000 411 20.0 20.6 97.1
2001 488 20.0 24.4 98.8
2002 505 n/a n/a 98.6
2003 505 n/a n/a 98.6
2004 509 31.0 16.4 92.5
2005 483 27.0 17.9 93.6
2006 488 24.0 20.3 93.4
2007 501 31.5 15.9 87.8
2008 485 29.0 16.7 84.3
2009 471 27.0 17.4 94.1
2010 481 30.0 16.0 95.6
2011 497 27.0 18.4 98.6
2012 512 28.2 18.1 97.9
2013 452 27.2 16.5 90.9
2014 489 32.7 14.9 97.1
2015 515 30.0 17.1 97.5
2016 501 33.0 15.1 94.4
2017 497 32.2 15.4 87.5
2018 497 28.8 17.2 99
2019 509 30.1 16.9 99.4
2020 516 31.1 16.5 98.1
2021 490 30.5 16.0 97.8
2022 487 30.0 16.2 95.3
2023 515 31.0 16.6 97.9

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 The Dearborn Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,002 (18.6%) $8,748 (81.4%) $10,751
2020 $2,789 (23.7%) $8,973 (76.3%) $11,762
2021 $3,874 (28.6%) $9,666 (71.4%) $13,540
2022 $5,777 (37.0%) $9,851 (63.0%) $15,629
2023 $4,963 (28.2%) $12,653 (71.8%) $17,616

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Dearborn Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1289th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1396th of 1470 Elementary schools
 3.4%
Ranks 486th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 731st of 883 Middle schools
 21.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (The Dearborn Academy)13.56
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (The Dearborn Academy)13.56
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (The Dearborn Academy)22.67.8
 14.8%
   3rd Grade Math (The Dearborn Academy)22.67.8
 14.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (The Dearborn Academy)11.112.1
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (The Dearborn Academy)11.112.1
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (The Dearborn Academy)16.75.2
 11.5%
   4th Grade Math (The Dearborn Academy)16.75.2
 11.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (The Dearborn Academy)25.518.4
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (The Dearborn Academy)25.518.4
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (The Dearborn Academy)15.15.6
 9.5%
   5th Grade Math (The Dearborn Academy)15.15.6
 9.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (The Dearborn Academy)226.5
 15.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (The Dearborn Academy)226.5
 15.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (The Dearborn Academy)16.913.2
 3.7%
   6th Grade Math (The Dearborn Academy)16.913.2
 3.7%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (The Dearborn Academy)36.415.8
 20.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (The Dearborn Academy)36.415.8
 20.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (The Dearborn Academy)34.511.7
 22.8%
   7th Grade Math (The Dearborn Academy)34.511.7
 22.8%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.730.2
 5.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (The Dearborn Academy)63.344.8
 18.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (The Dearborn Academy)63.344.8
 18.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (The Dearborn Academy)42.918.3
 24.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (The Dearborn Academy)42.918.3
 24.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students509515
 1.2%
African American7253
 26.4%
American Indian01
Asian11
Hispanic166186
 12%
Pacific Islander00
White270274
 1.5%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%97.9%
 1.5%


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The Dearborn Academy ranks in the bottom 7.0% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students at The Dearborn Academy are 53% White, 36% Hispanic, 10% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 515 students attended The Dearborn Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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