Detroit Edison Public School Academy

Summary:

Detroit Edison Public School Academy is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Detroit, Michigan, with a student population of 832. The school has a predominantly African American student body, with over 97% of students identifying as such in recent years. Detroit Edison Public School Academy is part of the Detroit Edison Public School Academy District, which is ranked 393 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite spending more per student ($11,666 in 2022-2023) than the state average, Detroit Edison Public School Academy has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.4% in 2018-2019 to a peak of 64.7% in 2020-2021. This is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like The James and Grace Lee Boggs School and Chrysler Elementary School, which generally outperform Detroit Edison Public School Academy in academic measures. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT proficiency rates, is generally below the state averages across grade levels and subject areas, with its statewide ranking declining from a high of 503 out of 1,448 Michigan elementary schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 967 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024.

While Detroit Edison Public School Academy's African American students perform better than the school's overall population, they still lag behind the state's African American students in many subject areas. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and targeting interventions and support for underperforming student subgroups may be necessary to improve the school's academic performance and address the significant racial achievement gaps compared to nearby schools and the state as a whole.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 1903 Wilkins St
       Detroit, MI  48207-2112


(313) 833-1100

District: Detroit Edison Public School Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
967th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,666 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  29.1 Help
Number of students:  832

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.0%
Asian:
0.7%
Two or more races:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.6% Help


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Compare Details Detroit Edison Public School Academy ranks worse than 65.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.08. (See more...)
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Compare Details Detroit Edison Public School Academy ranks better than 50.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.91. (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 (98%), Asian (0.7%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Detroit Edison Public School Academy is 29.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Detroit Edison Public School Academy is $11,666.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Detroit Edison Public School Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Edison Public School Academy 967th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Detroit Edison Public School Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Edison Public School Academy 445th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Detroit Edison Public School Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Edison Public School Academy 393rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Detroit Edison Public School Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Detroit Edison Public School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 44.64 1091st 1545 29.4%
2007 59.44 759th 1565 51.5%
2008 64.56 653rd 1577 58.6%
2009 53.34 963rd 1589 39.4%
2010 62.27 781st 1552 49.7%
2011 60.34 776th 1552 50.0%
2012 53.65 768th 1566 51.0%
2013 55.99 728th 1563 53.4%
2014 57.56 689th 1533 55.1%
2015 66.91 501st 1580 68.3%
2016 60.79 593rd 1548 61.7%
2017 59.92 506th 1466 65.5%
2018 66.26 503rd 1448 65.3%
2019 48.75 688th 1408 51.1%
2021 11.40 1066th 1153 7.5%
2022 21.76 1048th 1344 22.0%
2023 39.16 864th 1470 41.2%
2024 33.08 967th 1486 34.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Detroit Edison Public School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.50 191st 1397 86.3%
2019 59.76 389th 1134 65.7%
2021 20.07 662nd 749 11.6%
2022 27.34 835th 1099 24.0%
2023 47.74 668th 1350 50.5%
2024 40.90 788th 1381 42.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Detroit Edison Public School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.97 479th 1443 66.8%
2019 48.53 591st 1171 49.5%
2021 14.13 839th 902 7.0%
2022 24.19 886th 1106 19.9%
2023 36.24 820th 1321 37.9%
2024 31.83 907th 1342 32.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Detroit Edison Public School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.31 548th 1446 62.1%
2019 43.93 666th 1196 44.3%
2021 12.02 862nd 915 5.8%
2022 21.51 907th 1139 20.4%
2023 38.02 813th 1334 39.1%
2024 31.27 912th 1347 32.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Detroit Edison Public School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.21 8th 475 98.3%
2019 82.46 23rd 212 89.2%
2021 27.54 41st 51 19.6%
2022 49.78 67th 158 57.6%
2023 68.62 58th 321 81.9%
2024 64.66 76th 348 78.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Detroit Edison Public School Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Detroit Edison Public School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.43 488th 806 39.5%
2007 53.71 498th 823 39.5%
2008 70.97 259th 839 69.1%
2009 67.42 331st 847 60.9%
2010 67.46 332nd 851 61.0%
2011 65.27 341st 858 60.3%
2012 60.74 334th 900 62.9%
2013 66.24 273rd 919 70.3%
2014 60.75 352nd 921 61.8%
2015 66.14 276th 919 70.0%
2016 77.79 153rd 894 82.9%
2017 70.59 177th 821 78.4%
2018 73.19 206th 838 75.4%
2019 61.76 251st 792 68.3%
2021 27.44 496th 675 26.5%
2022 39.97 453rd 776 41.6%
2023 47.66 419th 883 52.5%
2024 46.91 445th 897 50.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Detroit Edison Public School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.71 65th 815 92.0%
2019 75.71 88th 672 86.9%
2021 42.32 291st 523 44.4%
2022 44.19 382nd 691 44.7%
2023 53.62 327th 825 60.4%
2024 52.50 333rd 836 60.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Detroit Edison Public School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.11 129th 794 83.8%
2019 71.97 141st 658 78.6%
2021 29.47 387th 521 25.7%
2022 31.90 457th 657 30.4%
2023 45.74 387th 770 49.7%
2024 47.31 354th 771 54.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Detroit Edison Public School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.03 304th 797 61.9%
2019 42.81 346th 639 45.9%
2021 38.98 305th 540 43.5%
2022 43.58 344th 658 47.7%
2023 42.34 429th 776 44.7%
2024 45.56 409th 786 48.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Detroit Edison Public School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.90 7th 366 98.1%
2019 91.58 7th 196 96.4%
2021 51.16 39th 77 49.4%
2022 72.63 33rd 182 81.9%
2023 72.63 58th 310 81.3%
2024 71.21 47th 300 84.3%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for African American Students!

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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Enrollment information for Detroit Edison Public School Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 4 1088 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 1095
2000 4 1103 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1107
2001 3 1105 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1108
2002 0 1210 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1213
2003 0 1210 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1213
2004 0 1106 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1109
2005 3 1098 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1103
2006 1 1046 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1052
2007 0 1101 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1105
2008 n/a 1083 n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 1085
2009 0 1069 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1072
2010 0 1075 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1075
2011 2 1123 0 0 2 0 2 0 1129
2012 4 1161 1 0 2 0 10 0 1178
2013 4 1288 0 4 2 0 13 0 1311
2014 5 1458 1 7 3 0 12 0 1486
2015 4 1391 1 8 1 0 10 0 1415
2016 4 938 2 7 0 0 10 0 961
2017 2 942 0 8 0 0 9 0 961
2018 1 950 0 6 0 0 7 0 964
2019 1 888 0 7 0 0 8 0 904
2020 1 891 0 9 1 0 9 0 911
2021 4 855 0 7 1 0 7 0 874
2022 3 832 0 4 1 0 7 0 847
2023 2 815 6 2 1 0 6 0 832

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 Detroit Edison Public School Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 1095 52.0 21.1 0
2000 1107 53.0 20.9 0
2001 1108 52.0 21.3 46.2
2002 1213 n/a n/a 45.9
2003 1213 n/a n/a 45.9
2004 1109 50.5 22.0 49.6
2005 1103 45.0 24.5 56.5
2006 1052 44.5 23.6 57.5
2007 1105 46.0 24.0 2.2
2008 1085 48.5 22.4 54.1
2009 1072 49.0 21.9 53.8
2010 1075 50.5 21.2 67.9
2011 1129 47.0 24.0 64.1
2012 1178 56.0 21.0 60.6
2013 1311 59.0 22.2 67.9
2014 1486 65.0 22.8 71.3
2015 1415 73.0 19.3 65.2
2016 961 62.0 15.5 76
2017 961 49.0 19.6 92.6
2018 964 46.7 20.6 78.4
2019 904 33.0 27.3 69.5
2020 911 36.9 24.6 72.1
2021 874 35.9 24.3 71.9
2022 847 30.5 27.7 72.7
2023 832 28.5 29.1 72.6

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 Edison Public School Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 1095 52.0 21.1 0
2000 1107 53.0 20.9 0
2001 1108 52.0 21.3 46.2
2002 1213 n/a n/a 45.9
2003 1213 n/a n/a 45.9
2004 1109 50.5 22.0 49.6
2005 1103 45.0 24.5 56.5
2006 1052 44.5 23.6 57.5
2007 1105 46.0 24.0 2.2
2008 1085 48.5 22.4 54.1
2009 1072 49.0 21.9 53.8
2010 1075 50.5 21.2 67.9
2011 1129 47.0 24.0 64.1
2012 1178 56.0 21.0 60.6
2013 1311 59.0 22.2 67.9
2014 1486 65.0 22.8 71.3
2015 1415 73.0 19.3 65.2
2016 961 62.0 15.5 76
2017 961 49.0 19.6 92.6
2018 964 46.7 20.6 78.4
2019 904 33.0 27.3 69.5
2020 911 36.9 24.6 72.1
2021 874 35.9 24.3 71.9
2022 847 30.5 27.7 72.7
2023 832 28.5 29.1 72.6

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 Edison Public School Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,033 (12.9%) $6,975 (87.1%) $8,008
2020 $874 (11.2%) $6,926 (88.8%) $7,800
2021 $1,380 (17.3%) $6,608 (82.7%) $7,988
2022 $1,889 (20.5%) $7,348 (79.5%) $9,237
2023 $3,439 (29.5%) $8,227 (70.5%) $11,666

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Detroit Edison Public School Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 688th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 864th of 1470 Elementary schools
 9.9%
Ranks 251st of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 419th of 883 Middle schools
 15.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)49.548
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)49.548
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)37.141.8
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)37.141.8
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)49.140.5
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)49.140.5
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)43.516.5
 27%
   4th Grade Math (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)43.516.5
 27%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)51.851.6
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)51.851.6
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)28.18.6
 19.5%
   5th Grade Math (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)28.18.6
 19.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)13.29.8
 3.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)13.29.8
 3.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)63.645.5
 18.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)63.645.5
 18.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)35.218.2
 17%
   6th Grade Math (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)35.218.2
 17%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)62.660.8
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)62.660.8
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)40.213.5
 26.7%
   7th Grade Math (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)40.213.5
 26.7%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)2422.3
 1.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)2422.3
 1.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)61.561.7
 0.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)61.561.7
 0.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)36.512.8
 23.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Detroit Edison Public School Academy)36.512.8
 23.7%
   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 Students904832
 8%
African American888815
 8.2%
American Indian01
Asian06
Hispanic72
 71.4%
Pacific Islander00
White12
 100%
Two or More Races86
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.5%72.6%
 3.1%


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Students at Detroit Edison Public School Academy are 98% African American.

Detroit Edison Public School Academy ranks 967th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 832 students attended Detroit Edison Public School Academy.


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