Voyageur Academy

Summary:

Voyageur Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 752 students in grades K-8 in Detroit, Michigan, located in the Voyageur Academy District, which is ranked 598 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population is predominantly African American (75.4%), with significant Hispanic (18.62%) and White (3.19%) populations.

Voyageur Academy faces significant challenges, with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 41.7% to 70.5% over the past 5 school years, far exceeding the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Munger Elementary/Middle School and Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT proficiency rates, is also significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 6.5% of 3rd-grade students proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 39.6%. Voyageur Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Michigan elementary schools, placing it in the lowest performance tier.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($15,117 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, Voyageur Academy's high poverty rates (over 99% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch) and low academic achievement suggest that the school may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. Factors such as teacher quality, curriculum, and school climate may be contributing to the school's poor performance, and addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 4321 Military St
       Detroit, MI  48210-2451


(313) 361-4180

District: Voyageur Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1406th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,117 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  24.2 Help
Number of students:  752

Racial breakdown:

African American:
75.4%
Hispanic:
18.6%
White:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Voyageur Academy ranks worse than 94.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.34. (See more...)
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Compare Details Voyageur Academy ranks worse than 93.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.66. (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 (75.4%), Hispanic (18.6%), White (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Voyageur Academy is 24.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Voyageur Academy is $15,117.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Voyageur Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Voyageur Academy 1406th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Voyageur Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Voyageur Academy 840th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Voyageur Academy in the ranking list.)

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Voyageur Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Voyageur Academy 598th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Voyageur Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Voyageur Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 7.08 1496th 1545 3.2%
2007 5.07 1538th 1565 1.7%
2008 5.09 1541st 1577 2.3%
2009 13.48 1480th 1589 6.9%
2010 21.85 1387th 1552 10.6%
2011 35.52 1239th 1552 20.2%
2012 21.56 1329th 1566 15.1%
2013 10.96 1439th 1563 7.9%
2014 10.24 1413th 1533 7.8%
2015 13.44 1394th 1580 11.8%
2016 16.89 1292nd 1548 16.5%
2017 7.96 1361st 1466 7.2%
2018 9.49 1371st 1448 5.3%
2019 4.56 1375th 1408 2.3%
2022 5.69 1294th 1344 3.7%
2023 5.42 1436th 1470 2.3%
2024 7.34 1406th 1486 5.4%
See the entire list of Michigan Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Voyageur Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.37 182nd 270 32.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Voyageur Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.64 1279th 1397 8.4%
2019 6.22 1110th 1134 2.1%
2022 8.01 1052nd 1099 4.3%
2023 7.55 1313th 1350 2.7%
2024 9.46 1302nd 1381 5.7%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Voyageur Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.12 1357th 1443 6.0%
2019 4.44 1158th 1171 1.1%
2023 4.96 1297th 1321 1.8%
2024 3.75 1338th 1342 0.3%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Male students at Voyageur Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.98 1332nd 1446 7.9%
2022 5.52 1109th 1139 2.6%
2023 4.38 1325th 1334 0.7%
2024 9.53 1260th 1347 6.5%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school African American students at Voyageur Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.41 358th 475 24.6%
2019 18.76 188th 212 11.3%
2023 16.78 293rd 321 8.7%
2024 17.78 310th 348 10.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Voyageur Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.90 206th 222 7.2%
2024 29.03 147th 201 26.9%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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

Rank History for Voyageur Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Voyageur Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 10.60 750th 806 6.9%
2007 6.12 790th 823 4.0%
2008 7.05 796th 839 5.1%
2009 22.75 737th 847 13.0%
2010 39.18 655th 851 23.0%
2011 61.89 405th 858 52.8%
2012 31.12 685th 900 23.9%
2013 16.43 793rd 919 13.7%
2015 11.17 818th 919 11.0%
2016 18.17 731st 894 18.2%
2017 7.77 775th 821 5.6%
2018 9.56 798th 838 4.8%
2019 8.07 743rd 792 6.2%
2022 6.45 752nd 776 3.1%
2023 9.46 808th 883 8.5%
2024 8.66 840th 897 6.4%
See the entire list of Michigan Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Voyageur Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.88 76th 154 50.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Voyageur Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.42 748th 815 8.2%
2019 12.06 624th 672 7.1%
2022 8.65 664th 691 3.9%
2023 12.88 745th 825 9.7%
2024 11.17 780th 836 6.7%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Voyageur Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.84 729th 794 8.2%
2019 5.93 642nd 658 2.4%
2022 4.79 646th 657 1.7%
2023 9.44 721st 770 6.4%
2024 6.99 749th 771 2.9%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Voyageur Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.97 755th 797 5.3%
2022 5.48 647th 658 1.7%
2023 8.50 735th 776 5.3%
2024 8.79 751st 786 4.5%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school African American students at Voyageur Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.64 297th 366 18.9%
2022 16.42 165th 182 9.3%
2023 26.07 229th 310 26.1%
2024 22.75 240th 300 20.0%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Voyageur Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.01 250th 266 6.0%
2024 30.24 184th 257 28.4%
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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 Voyageur Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 3 158 1 35 4 n/a n/a 0 201
2000 10 237 0 43 2 n/a n/a 0 292
2001 15 250 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2002 26 426 0 52 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2003 26 426 0 52 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2004 26 489 2 53 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2005 20 244 2 45 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2006 13 250 1 55 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2007 10 257 0 62 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2008 13 249 n/a 78 n/a n/a n/a 0 340
2009 20 234 1 95 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2010 21 217 0 96 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2011 20 232 0 97 0 0 0 0 349
2012 23 241 0 104 0 0 0 0 368
2014 13 259 1 74 0 0 0 0 347
2015 36 473 2 141 0 1 0 0 653
2016 38 430 0 149 0 0 0 0 617
2017 31 507 1 207 0 1 4 0 751
2018 29 519 1 156 0 1 7 0 713
2019 26 533 1 160 1 1 9 0 731
2020 24 555 1 156 2 1 11 0 750
2021 20 504 1 149 2 0 9 0 685
2022 26 588 1 149 1 0 18 0 783
2023 24 567 1 140 2 0 18 0 752

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 Voyageur Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 201 7.0 28.7 94.5
2000 292 12.0 24.3 78.1
2001 319 14.0 22.8 75.5
2002 505 n/a n/a 50.9
2003 505 n/a n/a 50.9
2004 570 14.2 40.1 77.2
2005 311 15.0 20.7 99
2006 319 14.5 22.0 88.4
2007 329 13.4 24.6 89.1
2008 340 14.4 23.6 91.2
2009 350 18.8 18.6 92.3
2010 334 18.9 17.6 93.7
2011 349 19.0 18.2 92.8
2012 368 19.2 19.1 95.1
2014 347 17.7 19.6 93.9
2015 653 31.0 21.0 88.8
2016 617 28.0 22.0 82.3
2017 751 25.0 30.0 91.1
2018 713 30.0 23.7 96.1
2019 731 31.0 23.5 96.3
2020 750 30.0 25.0 98.3
2021 685 29.0 23.6 98.7
2022 783 31.0 25.2 99.4
2023 752 31.0 24.2 99.1

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 Voyageur Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 201 7.0 28.7 94.5
2000 292 12.0 24.3 78.1
2001 319 14.0 22.8 75.5
2002 505 n/a n/a 50.9
2003 505 n/a n/a 50.9
2004 570 14.2 40.1 77.2
2005 311 15.0 20.7 99
2006 319 14.5 22.0 88.4
2007 329 13.4 24.6 89.1
2008 340 14.4 23.6 91.2
2009 350 18.8 18.6 92.3
2010 334 18.9 17.6 93.7
2011 349 19.0 18.2 92.8
2012 368 19.2 19.1 95.1
2014 347 17.7 19.6 93.9
2015 653 31.0 21.0 88.8
2016 617 28.0 22.0 82.3
2017 751 25.0 30.0 91.1
2018 713 30.0 23.7 96.1
2019 731 31.0 23.5 96.3
2020 750 30.0 25.0 98.3
2021 685 29.0 23.6 98.7
2022 783 31.0 25.2 99.4
2023 752 31.0 24.2 99.1

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 Voyageur Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,018 (18.5%) $8,889 (81.5%) $10,907
2020 $1,668 (14.7%) $9,643 (85.3%) $11,311
2021 $2,693 (21.1%) $10,100 (78.9%) $12,793
2022 $3,311 (25.9%) $9,494 (74.1%) $12,805
2023 $4,499 (29.8%) $10,618 (70.2%) $15,117

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Voyageur 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 1375th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1436th of 1470 Elementary schools
 0%
Ranks 743rd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 808th of 883 Middle schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Voyageur Academy)16.410.2
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Voyageur Academy)16.410.2
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Voyageur Academy)15.412.4
 3%
   3rd Grade Math (Voyageur Academy)15.412.4
 3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Voyageur Academy)16.711.4
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Voyageur Academy)16.711.4
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Voyageur Academy)12.33.7
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Voyageur Academy)12.33.7
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Voyageur Academy)10.511.1
 0.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Voyageur Academy)10.511.1
 0.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Voyageur Academy)228.5
 13.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Voyageur Academy)228.5
 13.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Voyageur Academy)27.432.1
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Voyageur Academy)27.432.1
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students731752
 2.9%
African American533567
 6.4%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic160140
 12.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2624
 7.7%
Two or More Races918
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.3%99.1%
 2.8%


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Students at Voyageur Academy are 75% African American, 19% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 752 students attended Voyageur Academy.

Voyageur Academy ranks in the bottom 5.4% of Michigan elementary schools.


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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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