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:
865th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,712 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  264.0 Help
Number of students:  264

Racial breakdown:

African American:
97.7%
Hispanic:
1.5%
White:
0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Old Redford Academy Middle School ranks worse than 96.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.94. (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 (97.7%), Hispanic (1.5%), White (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Old Redford Academy Middle School is 264. (See more...)
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Compare Old Redford Academy Middle School employs 1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 865th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Old Redford Academy Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Old Redford Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Redford Academy 602nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.89 788th 792 0.5%
2022 4.13 767th 776 1.2%
2023 5.86 860th 883 2.6%
2024 6.94 865th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.04 667th 672 0.7%
2022 4.78 683rd 691 1.2%
2023 6.74 805th 825 2.4%
2024 8.55 807th 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 746th 770 3.1%
2024 8.54 737th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.64 193rd 196 1.5%
2022 13.54 171st 182 6.0%
2023 13.26 294th 310 5.2%
2024 16.40 283rd 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.

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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 Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 0 458 0 0 1 0 0 0 459
2020 1 437 0 0 0 0 1 0 439
2021 3 353 0 0 0 0 3 0 359
2022 3 339 1 2 0 0 2 0 347
2023 2 258 0 4 0 0 0 0 264

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 788th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 860th 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)7.67.6
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Old Redford Academy)7.67.6
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.1
 3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Old Redford Academy Middle School)8.46.8
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Old Redford Academy)8.46.8
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Old Redford Academy Middle School)6.47.2
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Old Redford Academy)6.47.2
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Old Redford Academy Middle School)20.722
 1.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Old Redford Academy)20.722
 1.3%
   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 Students459264
 42.5%
African American458258
 43.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic04
Pacific Islander00
White02
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.6%86%
 8.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Redford Academy Middle School

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

Students at Old Redford Academy Middle School are 98% African American, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 264 students attended Old Redford Academy Middle School.


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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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