George Crockett Academy

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George Crockett Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 355 students in grades PK-8 in Detroit, Michigan, a district that ranks 565 out of 610 in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

George Crockett Academy faces significant challenges, with an overwhelmingly African American student population (99.44%), consistently ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Michigan elementary schools based on the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, and having student proficiency rates on state assessments that are significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 15.6% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.6%. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 77.0% in the 2021-2022 school year, and 100% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

While the nearby schools, such as SampsonWebber Leadership Academy, Golightly Education Center, and Edmonson Montessori, also serve predominantly African American student populations and have similar socioeconomic challenges, Edmonson Montessori stands out as a relative bright spot, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly higher proficiency rates on state assessments, particularly in English Language Arts. This suggests that the challenges faced by George Crockett Academy may require a more comprehensive approach to address the root causes of the school's struggles, beyond just additional funding, which has increased to $14,223 per student in the 2022-2023 school year.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 4851 14th St
       Detroit, MI  48208-2204


(313) 896-6078

District: George Crockett Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1336th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,223 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

African American:
99.4%
Hispanic:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details George Crockett Academy ranks worse than 89.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.37. (See more...)
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Compare Details George Crockett Academy ranks worse than 83.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.82. (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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (99.4%), Hispanic (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George Crockett Academy is 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at George Crockett Academy is $14,223.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

George Crockett Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks George Crockett Academy 1336th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See George Crockett Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks George Crockett Academy 752nd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See George Crockett Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks George Crockett Academy 565th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for George Crockett Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at George Crockett Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 15.22 1436th 1545 7.1%
2007 14.60 1457th 1565 6.9%
2008 19.71 1412th 1577 10.5%
2009 15.08 1459th 1589 8.2%
2010 15.41 1436th 1552 7.5%
2011 13.04 1447th 1552 6.8%
2012 9.76 1485th 1566 5.2%
2013 15.25 1379th 1563 11.8%
2014 17.35 1321st 1533 13.8%
2015 17.32 1327th 1580 16.0%
2016 10.31 1394th 1548 9.9%
2017 4.75 1433rd 1466 2.3%
2018 8.76 1386th 1448 4.3%
2019 15.72 1197th 1408 15.0%
2022 6.35 1285th 1344 4.4%
2023 10.25 1310th 1470 10.9%
2024 10.37 1336th 1486 10.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at George Crockett Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.02 393rd 403 2.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at George Crockett Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.46 1296th 1397 7.2%
2019 26.63 883rd 1134 22.1%
2022 9.58 1038th 1099 5.6%
2023 15.26 1175th 1350 13.0%
2024 14.82 1233rd 1381 10.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at George Crockett Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.39 1350th 1443 6.4%
2019 35.90 777th 1171 33.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at George Crockett Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.71 1360th 1446 5.9%
2019 11.65 1100th 1196 8.0%
2023 8.87 1247th 1334 6.5%
2024 10.40 1248th 1347 7.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at George Crockett Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.05 341st 475 28.2%
2019 46.40 104th 212 50.9%
2022 22.15 128th 158 19.0%
2023 30.51 212th 321 34.0%
2024 30.21 239th 348 31.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for George Crockett Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at George Crockett Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 14.15 733rd 806 9.1%
2007 10.11 766th 823 6.9%
2008 17.05 751st 839 10.5%
2009 26.45 719th 847 15.1%
2010 18.15 761st 851 10.6%
2011 17.49 776th 858 9.6%
2012 15.35 801st 900 11.0%
2013 12.02 830th 919 9.7%
2014 15.70 787th 921 14.5%
2015 23.61 701st 919 23.7%
2016 16.90 739th 894 17.3%
2017 10.16 755th 821 8.0%
2018 16.15 736th 838 12.2%
2019 6.82 757th 792 4.4%
2023 16.16 738th 883 16.4%
2024 15.82 752nd 897 16.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at George Crockett Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.05 655th 815 19.6%
2019 9.53 641st 672 4.6%
2023 23.65 659th 825 20.1%
2024 22.09 661st 836 20.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at George Crockett Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.68 671st 794 15.5%
2019 8.00 624th 658 5.2%
2023 13.82 685th 770 11.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at George Crockett Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.84 660th 797 17.2%
2023 17.63 648th 776 16.5%
2024 30.33 551st 786 29.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at George Crockett Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.29 202nd 366 44.8%
2019 22.90 163rd 196 16.8%
2023 38.92 176th 310 43.2%
2024 39.10 160th 300 46.7%
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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 George Crockett Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 2 332 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2000 3 342 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2001 2 352 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2002 0 384 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 386
2003 0 384 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 386
2004 0 405 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 409
2005 1 392 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2006 0 370 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2007 0 377 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2008 n/a 394 1 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 397
2009 0 383 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2010 1 384 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2011 1 406 0 1 0 0 0 0 408
2012 1 375 0 1 0 0 0 0 377
2013 0 322 0 1 0 0 0 0 323
2014 0 326 1 0 0 0 0 0 327
2015 0 310 2 0 0 0 0 0 312
2016 1 326 1 0 0 0 0 0 328
2017 0 439 2 0 0 0 0 0 441
2018 0 444 1 0 0 0 0 0 445
2019 0 411 0 0 0 0 0 0 411
2020 0 432 0 0 0 0 0 0 432
2021 0 391 0 0 0 0 0 0 391
2022 0 348 0 1 0 0 0 0 349
2023 0 353 0 2 0 0 0 0 355

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 George Crockett Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 334 13.0 25.7 51.5
2000 345 21.2 16.3 72.2
2001 354 16.0 22.1 79.4
2002 386 n/a n/a 72.3
2003 386 n/a n/a 72.3
2004 409 23.5 17.4 n/a
2005 395 26.4 15.0 80
2006 372 24.0 15.5 95.2
2007 380 20.2 18.8 82.9
2008 397 23.8 16.7 82.6
2009 389 20.7 18.8 89.7
2010 387 25.7 15.0 93.3
2011 408 26.0 15.6 94.1
2012 377 21.0 17.9 97.1
2013 323 23.0 14.0 97.5
2014 327 23.0 14.2 98.8
2015 312 15.0 20.8 100
2016 328 16.0 20.5 100
2017 441 21.3 20.7 99.3
2018 445 15.5 28.7 99.8
2019 411 19.5 21.0 100
2020 432 28.2 15.2 100
2021 391 23.0 17.0 100
2022 349 23.0 15.1 100
2023 355 25.5 13.9 100

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 George Crockett Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 334 13.0 25.7 51.5
2000 345 21.2 16.3 72.2
2001 354 16.0 22.1 79.4
2002 386 n/a n/a 72.3
2003 386 n/a n/a 72.3
2004 409 23.5 17.4 n/a
2005 395 26.4 15.0 80
2006 372 24.0 15.5 95.2
2007 380 20.2 18.8 82.9
2008 397 23.8 16.7 82.6
2009 389 20.7 18.8 89.7
2010 387 25.7 15.0 93.3
2011 408 26.0 15.6 94.1
2012 377 21.0 17.9 97.1
2013 323 23.0 14.0 97.5
2014 327 23.0 14.2 98.8
2015 312 15.0 20.8 100
2016 328 16.0 20.5 100
2017 441 21.3 20.7 99.3
2018 445 15.5 28.7 99.8
2019 411 19.5 21.0 100
2020 432 28.2 15.2 100
2021 391 23.0 17.0 100
2022 349 23.0 15.1 100
2023 355 25.5 13.9 100

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 George Crockett Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,816 (17.5%) $8,547 (82.5%) $10,363
2020 $1,634 (15.9%) $8,660 (84.1%) $10,295
2021 $2,511 (23.2%) $8,323 (76.8%) $10,834
2022 $5,112 (37.3%) $8,608 (62.7%) $13,720
2023 $5,177 (36.4%) $9,046 (63.6%) $14,223

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

Impact of COVID-19 on George Crockett 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1197th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1310th of 1470 Elementary schools
 4.1%
Ranks 757th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 738th of 883 Middle schools
 12%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (George Crockett Academy)23.414.7
 8.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (George Crockett Academy)23.414.7
 8.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (George Crockett Academy)23.119.5
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (George Crockett Academy)23.119.5
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (George Crockett Academy)15.711.9
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (George Crockett Academy)15.711.9
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (George Crockett Academy)13.221.1
 7.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (George Crockett Academy)13.221.1
 7.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (George Crockett Academy)10.515.8
 5.3%
   7th Grade Math (George Crockett Academy)10.515.8
 5.3%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (George Crockett Academy)26.228.6
 2.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (George Crockett Academy)26.228.6
 2.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (George Crockett Academy)14.321.4
 7.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (George Crockett Academy)14.321.4
 7.1%
   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 Students411355
 13.6%
African American411353
 14.1%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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George Crockett Academy ranks in the bottom 10.1% of Michigan elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 355 students attended George Crockett Academy.

Students at George Crockett Academy are 99% African American.


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