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Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School ranks in the bottom 5.4% of Michigan middle schools.

How many students attend Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 377 students attended Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School?

Students at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School are 99% African American.

Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School

Summary:

Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School is a public charter school serving 377 students in grades 6-8 in Detroit, Michigan, a high-poverty area. The school faces significant challenges, with overwhelmingly low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population that is 99.47% African American.

The school's academic performance is strikingly low, with only 16% of 6th graders and 11.1% of 7th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 37.5% and 37.9%, respectively. In math, the proficiency rates are even worse, with just 3.81% of 6th graders and 2.83% of 7th graders meeting or exceeding standards, far below the state averages of 31% and 32.1%. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is also very high, ranging from 58.2% to 65.7% in recent years. Despite these challenges, the school spends a relatively high $14,962 per student, more than some nearby schools like Kosciuszko School and Cesar Chavez Middle School.

When compared to nearby schools, Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School performs significantly worse. For example, Kosciuszko School, just 4.76 miles away, had 28.9% of 7th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 13.7% in math, far exceeding Detroit Academy's rates. The school also has a very high student-teacher ratio of 62.8 students per teacher, much higher than the ratios at nearby schools like Kosciuszko School (15.6 students per teacher) and Pierce Middle School (17.1 students per teacher). Addressing the challenges at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School will likely require a comprehensive approach to improve student engagement, academic support, and address underlying socioeconomic factors.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

2985 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48207-4288

(313) 259-1744

District: Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences

SchoolDigger Rank:
849^th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,962

Student/teacher ratio: 62.8

Number of students: 377

Racial breakdown:

African American:

99.5%

White:

0.3%

Two or more races:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School ranks worse than 94.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8. (See more...)

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 (99.5%), two or more races (0.3%), White (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School is 62.8. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School is $14,962.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School 849^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences 594^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	12.67	740^th	806	8.2%
2007	14.80	745^th	823	9.5%
2008	9.59	782^nd	839	6.8%
2009	13.21	784^th	847	7.4%
2010	3.58	823^rd	851	3.3%
2011	5.41	825^th	858	3.8%
2012	6.53	879^th	900	2.3%
2013	8.93	862^nd	919	6.2%
2014	9.24	851^st	921	7.6%
2015	12.36	798^th	919	13.2%
2016	7.36	838^th	894	6.3%
2017	7.25	785^th	821	4.4%
2018	10.95	783^rd	838	6.6%
2019	8.59	740^th	792	6.6%
2022	4.70	761^st	776	1.9%
2023	5.59	862^nd	883	2.4%
2024	8.00	849^th	897	5.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	15.24	720^th	815	11.7%
2019	12.09	623^rd	672	7.3%
2022	5.88	676^th	691	2.2%
2023	6.64	806^th	825	2.3%
2024	9.42	797^th	836	4.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	10.34	721^st	794	9.2%
2019	6.40	639^th	658	2.9%
2022	3.22	653^rd	657	0.6%
2023	6.04	749^th	770	2.7%
2024	7.77	744^th	771	3.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	10.83	724^th	797	9.2%
2019	11.00	597^th	639	6.6%
2022	4.50	650^th	658	1.2%
2023	4.29	770^th	776	0.8%
2024	8.56	752^nd	786	4.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	30.11	252^nd	366	31.1%
2019	29.15	144^th	196	26.5%
2022	14.77	170^th	182	6.6%
2023	13.73	292^nd	310	5.8%
2024	20.39	260^th	300	13.3%

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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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by a teacher
Thursday, January 27, 2011

This school is awful, one of the worst in Detroit at least when I was there. There were no supplies, money was stolen by those in charge. The administrators let students do whatever they wanted and then blamed it all on the teachers. The school also had a habit of taking in the worst kids who had been thrown out of every other district. While there were a few very good and bright students, most were lazy with behavioral issues, cognitive impairment and undiagnosed emotional trauma. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	1	483	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	485
2003	1	483	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	485
2004	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2005	2	488	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	490
2006	1	521	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	525
2007	1	468	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	472
2008	n/a	272	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	272
2009	1	253	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	254
2010	1	219	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	221
2011	0	210	2	1	0	0	0	213
2012	1	304	0	0	0	0	0	305
2013	1	307	0	0	0	0	0	308
2014	0	374	0	0	0	0	0	374
2015	0	387	0	0	0	0	0	387
2016	0	377	0	0	0	0	0	377
2017	0	397	0	0	0	0	0	397
2018	1	409	0	0	1	0	0	411
2019	0	381	0	0	1	0	0	382
2020	0	362	0	0	1	0	2	365
2021	0	320	0	0	0	0	0	320
2022	1	360	0	0	0	0	0	361
2023	1	375	0	0	0	0	1	377

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 Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	485	n/a	n/a	99.4
2003	485	n/a	n/a	99.4
2004	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	490	23.0	21.3	99.4
2006	525	21.0	25.0	99.4
2007	472	31.0	15.2	89.6
2008	272	12.0	22.7	62.5
2009	254	8.0	31.8	80.3
2010	221	10.0	22.1	88.7
2011	213	11.5	18.5	86.4
2012	305	18.0	16.9	75.4
2013	308	15.0	20.5	81.2
2014	374	18.0	20.7	92.2
2015	387	15.0	25.8	98.7
2016	377	15.0	25.1	100
2017	397	6.0	66.1	95.5
2018	411	7.0	58.7	96.4
2019	382	13.0	29.3	90.3
2020	365	12.0	30.4	97.3
2021	320	8.0	40.0	98.4
2022	361	9.0	40.1	99.2
2023	377	6.0	62.8	97.3

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 Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	485	n/a	n/a	99.4
2003	485	n/a	n/a	99.4
2004	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	490	23.0	21.3	99.4
2006	525	21.0	25.0	99.4
2007	472	31.0	15.2	89.6
2008	272	12.0	22.7	62.5
2009	254	8.0	31.8	80.3
2010	221	10.0	22.1	88.7
2011	213	11.5	18.5	86.4
2012	305	18.0	16.9	75.4
2013	308	15.0	20.5	81.2
2014	374	18.0	20.7	92.2
2015	387	15.0	25.8	98.7
2016	377	15.0	25.1	100
2017	397	6.0	66.1	95.5
2018	411	7.0	58.7	96.4
2019	382	13.0	29.3	90.3
2020	365	12.0	30.4	97.3
2021	320	8.0	40.0	98.4
2022	361	9.0	40.1	99.2
2023	377	6.0	62.8	97.3

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 Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,595 (18.1%)	$7,216 (81.9%)	$8,810
2020	$2,371 (24.0%)	$7,525 (76.0%)	$9,896
2021	$3,917 (31.3%)	$8,584 (68.7%)	$12,502
2022	$4,623 (38.8%)	$7,303 (61.2%)	$11,926
2023	$5,263 (35.2%)	$9,699 (64.8%)	$14,962

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 740^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 862^nd of 883 Middle schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School)	14.8	9.9	4.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences)	14.8	9.9	4.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School)	17.1	5.9	11.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences)	17.1	5.9	11.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School)	31.5	16.7	14.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences)	31.5	16.7	14.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School)	16.1	5.2	10.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences)	16.1	5.2	10.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.2	5.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	382	377	1.3%
African American	381	375	1.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.3%	97.3%	7%

Schools Near Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School

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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 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
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	2985 E Jefferson Ave	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 259-1744	377	6	62.8	97.3%	1 (0.3%)	375 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8	849^th of 897 public middle schools	5.4%		5.6	862^nd of 883 public middle schools	2.4%	13	30.0	5.5			16.0	11.1				3.8	2.8		14.4		2.7	$14,962	$5,263	$9,699
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle	Public, Magnet, Charter	6-8	5310 Saint Antoine St	Detroit	48202	Wayne County	University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 831-0010	361	31	11.6	75.1%	0 (0.0%)	354 (98.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	10.6	819^th of 897 public middle schools	8.7%		11.6	790^th of 883 public middle schools	10.5%	29	35.8	5.1			15.6	20.8				4.6	3.3		15.8		5.8	$15,210	$3,415	$11,795
University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School	Public, Magnet, Charter	6-8	5100 John R St	Detroit	48202	Wayne County	University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 832-8400	487	34	14.4	79.3%	5 (1.0%)	478 (98.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	20.4	698^th of 897 public middle schools	22.2%		20.8	684^th of 883 public middle schools	22.5%	14	58.5	12.6			17.5	26.7				3.1	11.9		21.6		9.3	$11,820	$2,746	$9,074
Detroit Lions Academy	Public	6-8	10101 E Canfield St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-9677	123	10	12.3	92.7%	1 (0.8%)	117 (95.1%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)																$24,814	$8,453	$16,361
Blackwell Institute	Public	2-8	9330 Shoemaker St	Detroit	48213	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-4391	213	13	16.3	90.6%	0 (0.0%)	209 (98.1%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.7	582^nd of 897 public middle schools	35.1%		18.9	711^th of 883 public middle schools	19.5%	129	25.0		17.7		50.0		35.3	22.2		18.8	18.8					$24,404	$7,411	$16,993
Oakland International Academy Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	8228 Conant St	Detroit	48211	Wayne County	Oakland International Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 925-1000	216	12	18.3	99.1%	192 (88.9%)	16 (7.4%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.5	586^th of 897 public middle schools	34.7%		18.9	709^th of 883 public middle schools	19.7%	123	51.5	21.1			29.6	25.4				30.6	26.3		28.2		11.8	$13,499	$3,390	$10,109
Clippert Academy	Public	6-8	1981 McKinstry St	Detroit	48209	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 849-5009	379	18	21.1	81.8%	14 (3.7%)	14 (3.7%)	349 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	30.3	612^th of 897 public middle schools	31.8%		37.7	534^th of 883 public middle schools	39.5%	78	53.5	20.9			17.8	34.1				21.1	22.7		20.9		20.9	$20,880	$7,134	$13,746
Kosciuszko School	Public	7-8	2333 Burger St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Hamtramck School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 591-7405	326	21	15.6	87.7%	164 (50.3%)	48 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	111 (34.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	18.7	718^th of 897 public middle schools	20.0%		14.3	755^th of 883 public middle schools	14.5%	37	40.3	13.9				28.9					13.7		16.9		12.8	$00	$00	$00
Pierce Middle School	Public	5-8	15430 Kercheval Ave	Grosse Pointe Park	48230	Wayne County	Grosse Pointe Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(313) 432-4700	529	31	17.1	15.1%	428 (80.9%)	36 (6.8%)	22 (4.2%)	9 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.2%)	94.6	31^st of 897 public middle schools	96.5%		95.7	23^rd of 883 public middle schools	97.4%	8	87.8	66.4		78.9	55.8	67.8			73.2	61.0	74.6	77.7	57.1	56.1	61.1	$19,008	$1,420	$17,588
Bridge Academy West	Public, Charter	6-8	3105 Carpenter St	Detroit	48212	Wayne County	Bridge Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 462-6200	406	16	25.3	100.0%	350 (86.2%)	12 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.2	726^th of 897 public middle schools	19.1%		14.2	757^th of 883 public middle schools	14.3%	31	39.3	12.5			19.1	20.2				14.5	18.4		20.5		13.4	$11,843	$3,701	$8,142

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