Old Redford Academy Middle School

Summary:

Old Redford Academy Middle School is a public charter school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 264 students in grades 5-8, with a predominantly African American student body. The school faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low academic performance, and persistent achievement gaps for its African American and low-income students.

Compared to nearby middle schools like Riley Upper Elementary and Dearborn STEM Middle School, Old Redford Academy Middle School has consistently lower proficiency rates on state assessments, with only 11.1% of 5th graders proficient in English Language Arts and 7.41% proficient in Math, compared to state averages of 44% and 32.6%, respectively. The school's African American and low-income student subgroups perform particularly poorly, ranking 283 out of 300 Michigan middle schools and 807 out of 836, respectively.

Despite a significant increase in per-student spending, from $3,422 in 2020-2021 to $12,712 in 2022-2023, Old Redford Academy Middle School's academic performance has not improved. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be enough to address the complex challenges facing the school and its students, which may require a more comprehensive, evidence-based approach to school improvement. Addressing the underlying social, economic, and educational factors contributing to the school's struggles will be crucial in supporting the success of its predominantly African American student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

22122 W McNichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48219-3245

(313) 880-1807

District: Old Redford Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
865^th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,712

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 250

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.2%

Hispanic:

2.4%

White:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Old Redford Academy Middle School ranks worse than 96.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.94. (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 (97.2%), Hispanic (2.4%), White (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Old Redford Academy Middle School is 19.2. (See more...)

Compare Old Redford Academy Middle School employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Old Redford Academy Middle School is $12,712.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Old Redford Academy Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Redford Academy Middle School 865^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Old Redford Academy Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

African American students:

Old Redford Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Redford Academy 602^nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Old Redford Academy Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Old Redford Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	2.89	788^th	792	0.5%
2022	4.13	767^th	776	1.2%
2023	5.86	860^th	883	2.6%
2024	6.94	865^th	897	3.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Old Redford Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	3.04	667^th	672	0.7%
2022	4.78	683^rd	691	1.2%
2023	6.74	805^th	825	2.4%
2024	8.55	807^th	836	3.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Old Redford Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.26	746^th	770	3.1%
2024	8.54	737^th	771	4.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Old Redford Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	10.64	193^rd	196	1.5%
2022	13.54	171^st	182	6.0%
2023	13.26	294^th	310	5.2%
2024	16.40	283^rd	300	5.7%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Old Redford Academy Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	0	458	0	0	1	0	459
2020	1	437	0	0	0	1	439
2021	3	353	0	0	0	3	359
2022	3	339	1	2	0	2	347
2023	2	258	0	4	0	0	264
2024	1	243	0	6	0	0	250

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 Old Redford Academy Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	459	15.0	30.6	77.6
2020	439	9.0	48.7	80.6
2021	359	2.0	179.5	81.1
2022	347	7.0	49.5	86.5
2023	264	1.0	264.0	86
2024	250	13.0	19.2	95.6

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 Old Redford Academy Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	459	15.0	30.6	77.6
2020	439	9.0	48.7	80.6
2021	359	2.0	179.5	81.1
2022	347	7.0	49.5	86.5
2023	264	1.0	264.0	86
2024	250	13.0	19.2	95.6

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 Old Redford Academy Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$743 (16.2%)	$3,841 (83.8%)	$4,584
2020	$682 (11.0%)	$5,506 (89.0%)	$6,188
2021	$352 (10.3%)	$3,070 (89.7%)	$3,422
2022	$3,630 (30.8%)	$8,151 (69.2%)	$11,781
2023	$5,437 (42.8%)	$7,275 (57.2%)	$12,712

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Old Redford Academy Middle School

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 788^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 860^th of 883 Middle schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Old Redford Academy Middle School)	7.6	7.6
5th Grade English Language Arts (Old Redford Academy)	7.6	7.6
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.1	3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Old Redford Academy Middle School)	8.4	6.8	1.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Old Redford Academy)	8.4	6.8	1.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Old Redford Academy Middle School)	6.4	7.2	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Old Redford Academy)	6.4	7.2	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Old Redford Academy Middle School)	20.7	22	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Old Redford Academy)	20.7	22	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	459	264	42.5%
African American	458	258	43.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	2
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.6%	86%	8.4%

Schools Near Old Redford Academy 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 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th 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
Old Redford Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	22122 W McNichols Rd	Detroit	48219	Wayne County	Old Redford Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 880-1807	250	13	19.2	95.6%	1 (0.4%)	243 (97.2%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.9	865^th of 897 public middle schools	3.6%		5.9	860^th of 883 public middle schools	2.6%	5	23.9		11.1	6.7	9.9	7.4		5.6	11.3	13.0			$12,712	$5,437	$7,275
LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68	Public, Charter	6-8	17351 Southfield Fwy	Detroit	48219	Wayne County	Lincoln-King Adams-Young Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 486-4626	339	9	37.6	97.6%	0 (0.0%)	336 (99.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	13.2	786^th of 897 public middle schools	12.4%		16.4	733^rd of 883 public middle schools	17.0%	53	45.6	8.8		20.2	17.2			4.3		13.2		5.3	$00	$00	$00
Redford Union Junior High	Public	7-9	17711 Kinloch	Redford	48240	Wayne County	Redford Union Schools District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 242-4000	441	27	16.0	79.8%	62 (14.1%)	312 (70.7%)	22 (5.0%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.1%)	15.7	753^rd of 897 public middle schools	16.1%		11.7	788^th of 883 public middle schools	10.8%	35	42.3	7.2			22.5			14.9		12.7		11.0	$20,440	$2,804	$17,636
Glenn W Levey Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	25300 W 9 Mile Rd	Southfield	48033	Oakland County	Southfield Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(248) 746-8740	351	26	13.5	69.5%	8 (2.3%)	321 (91.5%)	4 (1.1%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	13.2	787^th of 897 public middle schools	12.3%		11.7	787^th of 883 public middle schools	10.9%		42.3	10.8		16.2	17.5		6.1	9.2		18.4		7.0	$25,189	$1,948	$23,241
John D Pierce Middle School	Public	6-8	25605 Orangelawn	Redford	48239	Wayne County	South Redford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 937-8880	586	40	14.7	67.6%	67 (11.4%)	455 (77.6%)	19 (3.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.2%)	25.1	666^th of 897 public middle schools	25.8%		13.6	764^th of 883 public middle schools	13.5%	98	51.6	16.8		20.0	30.9		14.6	12.5		22.7		19.5	$18,809	$2,477	$16,332
Clarenceville Middle School	Public	6-8	20210 Middlebelt Rd	Livonia	48152	Wayne County	Clarenceville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 919-0406	371	22	17.0	74.7%	144 (38.8%)	170 (45.8%)	18 (4.9%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (8.4%)	21.5	691^st of 897 public middle schools	23.0%		22.5	672^nd of 883 public middle schools	23.9%	19	55.2	12.1		23.8	17.0		10.5	8.1		31.0		12.9	$14,376	$2,961	$11,415
Riley Upper Elementary School	Public	5-6	15555 Henry Ruff St	Livonia	48154	Wayne County	Livonia Public Schools School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 744-2680	616	31	19.8	25.6%	515 (83.6%)	22 (3.6%)	34 (5.5%)	19 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.2%)								(n/a)			54.0	61.2		41.3	58.1		46.9		20.9		$15,001	$2,146	$12,855
Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School	Public	2-8	7635 Chatham	Detroit	48239	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 274-8560	102	11	9.5	89.2%	3 (2.9%)	99 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.8	580^th of 897 public middle schools	35.3%					(n/a)	26.7		20.0		21.4	20.0	25.0	42.9		26.7			$28,418	$7,166	$21,252
Crescent Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-9	26555 Franklin Rd	Southfield	48033	Oakland County	Crescent Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(248) 423-4581	218	13	16.7	98.6%	0 (0.0%)	217 (99.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.2	816^th of 897 public middle schools	9.0%		12.1	780^th of 883 public middle schools	11.7%	36	22.9	5.7		24.1	17.4		5.2	5.8		15.7		10.0	$25,702	$7,173	$18,529
Emerson Middle School	Public	6-8	29100 W Chicago St	Livonia	48150	Wayne County	Livonia Public Schools School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 744-2665	631	32	19.5	49.6%	464 (73.5%)	73 (11.6%)	48 (7.6%)	9 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.7%)	43.6	475^th of 897 public middle schools	47.0%		43.8	472^nd of 883 public middle schools	46.5%	3	61.3	23.2			38.4			33.4		25.8		20.9	$15,585	$859	$14,726

Frequently Asked Questions about Old Redford Academy Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Old Redford Academy Middle School?

Students at Old Redford Academy Middle School are 97% African American, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Old Redford Academy Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 250 students attended Old Redford Academy Middle School.

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Old Redford Academy Middle School ranks in the bottom 3.6% of Michigan middle schools.

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