How many students attend Detroit Innovation Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 379 students attended Detroit Innovation Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Detroit Innovation Academy?

Students at Detroit Innovation Academy are 99% African American.

Detroit Innovation Academy

Summary:

Detroit Innovation Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 379 students in grades K-8 in Detroit, Michigan, with a predominantly African American student population. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Michigan elementary schools over the past several years, with significantly below-average proficiency rates on state assessments across all grade levels and subject areas.

Despite spending a relatively high amount of $9,802 per student, Detroit Innovation Academy faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates that have risen from 27.5% to 63.8% in recent years. The school's student population comes from predominantly low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 93.4% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. When compared to nearby schools, such as Detroit Premier Academy, Detroit Innovation Academy's academic performance is consistently among the lowest in the area.

However, the data also suggests that the school may be providing some additional support or resources for its African American student population, as this subgroup performs better relative to the state average for African American students. To address these challenges, the school and Detroit Premier Academy district should consider implementing targeted interventions, reviewing instructional practices, and exploring partnerships to leverage additional resources and expertise to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

18211 Plymouth Rd
Detroit, MI 48228

(313) 736-5537

District: Detroit Innovation Academy

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,802

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 379

Racial breakdown:

African American:

99.5%

Hispanic:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Detroit Innovation Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.57. (See more...)

Compare Details Detroit Innovation Academy ranks worse than 68.1% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.47. (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 (99.5%), Hispanic (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Detroit Innovation Academy is 17.1. (See more...)

Compare Detroit Innovation Academy employs 22.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Detroit Innovation Academy is $9,802.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Innovation Academy 611^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Detroit Innovation Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Detroit Innovation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2014	9.78	1422^nd	1533	7.2%
2015	6.72	1530^th	1580	3.2%
2016	6.80	1473^rd	1548	4.8%
2017	7.24	1382^nd	1466	5.7%
2018	13.47	1303^rd	1448	10.0%
2019	14.19	1220^th	1408	13.4%
2022	10.88	1201^st	1344	10.6%
2023	9.57	1328^th	1470	9.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Detroit Innovation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	19.67	1194^th	1397	14.5%
2019	24.93	913^th	1134	19.5%
2022	18.91	938^th	1099	14.6%
2023	14.47	1190^th	1350	11.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Detroit Innovation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	18.16	1219^th	1443	15.5%
2019	17.76	1000^th	1171	14.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Detroit Innovation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	10.48	1324^th	1446	8.4%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Detroit Innovation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	43.97	243^rd	475	48.8%
2019	46.65	103^rd	212	51.4%
2022	33.37	105^th	158	33.5%
2023	24.56	256^th	321	20.2%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Detroit Innovation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2014	21.71	748^th	921	18.8%
2015	9.22	847^th	919	7.8%
2016	11.80	784^th	894	12.3%
2017	5.87	804^th	821	2.1%
2018	12.60	761^st	838	9.2%
2021	6.63	663^rd	675	1.8%
2022	17.49	636^th	776	18.0%
2023	23.40	667^th	883	24.5%
2024	30.47	611^th	897	31.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Detroit Innovation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	15.82	714^th	815	12.4%
2022	32.02	485^th	691	29.8%
2023	33.46	549^th	825	33.5%
2024	42.91	449^th	836	46.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Detroit Innovation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	12.41	701^st	794	11.7%
2023	34.83	501^st	770	34.9%
2024	38.34	464^th	771	39.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Detroit Innovation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	13.64	699^th	797	12.3%
2023	38.90	468^th	776	39.7%
2024	35.97	504^th	786	35.9%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Detroit Innovation Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	34.69	227^th	366	38.0%
2021	23.98	66^th	77	14.3%
2022	44.48	91^st	182	50.0%
2023	46.76	139^th	310	55.2%
2024	59.68	84^th	300	72.0%

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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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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

The kindergarten teacher seems like she is a new teacher and sometimes to me looks like she is scared. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Detroit Innovation Academy

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Year	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	147	2	0	0	149
2014	226	1	0	1	228
2015	303	0	0	1	304
2016	340	0	0	0	340
2017	360	1	0	0	361
2018	343	0	0	0	343
2019	390	2	0	1	393
2020	375	0	0	1	376
2021	344	0	1	0	345
2022	346	0	0	0	346
2023	377	2	0	0	379

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 Innovation Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	149	8.0	18.6	96.6
2014	228	12.0	19.0	98.7
2015	304	14.0	21.7	96.1
2016	340	14.0	24.2	96.8
2017	361	15.0	24.0	98.6
2018	343	13.0	26.3	97.1
2019	393	15.0	26.2	97.2
2020	376	19.2	19.5	83
2021	345	19.0	18.1	89.3
2022	346	18.5	18.7	90.2
2023	379	22.1	17.1	93.4

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 Innovation Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	149	8.0	18.6	96.6
2014	228	12.0	19.0	98.7
2015	304	14.0	21.7	96.1
2016	340	14.0	24.2	96.8
2017	361	15.0	24.0	98.6
2018	343	13.0	26.3	97.1
2019	393	15.0	26.2	97.2
2020	376	19.2	19.5	83
2021	345	19.0	18.1	89.3
2022	346	18.5	18.7	90.2
2023	379	22.1	17.1	93.4

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 Innovation Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$646 (6.2%)	$9,831 (93.8%)	$10,477
2020	$312 (3.5%)	$8,483 (96.4%)	$8,796
2021	$1,787 (19.1%)	$7,557 (80.9%)	$9,343
2022	$2,641 (28.3%)	$6,698 (71.7%)	$9,339
2023	$3,440 (35.1%)	$6,361 (64.9%)	$9,802

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Detroit Innovation 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 1220^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1328^th of 1470 Elementary schools	3.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Innovation Academy)	21.2	12.1	9.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Innovation Academy)	21.2	12.1	9.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Innovation Academy)	28	23.5	4.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Innovation Academy)	28	23.5	4.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	43.4	2.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Innovation Academy)	32	14.6	17.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Innovation Academy)	32	14.6	17.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Innovation Academy)	20	19.6	0.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Innovation Academy)	20	19.6	0.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Innovation Academy)	29.6	42.9	13.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Innovation Academy)	29.6	42.9	13.3%
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	393	379	3.6%
African American	390	377	3.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97.2%	93.4%	3.8%

Schools Near Detroit Innovation Academy

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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 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th 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 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th 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
Detroit Innovation Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	18211 Plymouth Rd	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Innovation Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 736-5537	379	22	17.1	93.4%	0 (0.0%)	377 (99.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	48.1	25.9			11.9	17.1	29.3					9.8		40.7		22.2	$9,802	$3,441	$6,361
KIPP Detroit Imani Academy	Public, Charter	K-1	19321 W Chicago St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	KIPP Detroit Imani Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(586) 808-6604	34	4	9.7	88.2%	0 (0.0%)	34 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$20,031	$2,158	$17,873
Henderson Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	16101 W Chicago St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0512	520	36	14.4	90.8%	4 (0.8%)	514 (98.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.3	1476^th of 1486 public elementary schools	0.7%					(n/a)	24.1		5.1	9.8			4.6	8.5	6.5			4.6					$22,142	$6,736	$15,406
Mann Learning Community	Public	PK, KG-5	19625 Elmira St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-9580	335	20	16.9	95.5%	2 (0.6%)	331 (98.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.2	1435^th of 1486 public elementary schools	3.4%		6.3	1413^th of 1470 public elementary schools	3.9%	22			13.0	12.9	12.3			14.3	4.2								$22,550	$6,786	$15,764
Dossin ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	16650 Glendale St	Detroit	48227	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-9390	319	22	14.5	89.0%	2 (0.6%)	314 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	8.1	1380^th of 1486 public elementary schools	7.1%		6.5	1405^th of 1470 public elementary schools	4.4%	25	22.2		9.5	18.8	17.6	12.5	13.6	9.5		9.1	7.5		12.1	8.1			$24,788	$7,848	$16,939
Detroit Premier Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7781 Asbury Park	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Premier Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 945-1472	715	40	17.8	95.2%	7 (1.0%)	624 (87.3%)	33 (4.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.7%)	11.9	1310^th of 1486 public elementary schools	11.8%		11.9	1284^th of 1470 public elementary schools	12.7%	26	48.2	16.1	17.1	16.3	15.3	20.0	12.7	25.0	12.2	16.7	9.3	14.5	6.9	17.9		5.4	$12,884	$2,288	$10,597
Detroit Community Schools Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	12675 Burt Rd	Detroit	48223	Wayne County	Detroit Community Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 537-3570	302	13	23.2	96.4%	0 (0.0%)	300 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	34.5						9.5										$00	$00	$00
Warrendale Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	19400 Sawyer St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Warrendale Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 240-4200	709	37	19.1	98.2%	1 (0.1%)	645 (91.0%)	18 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.1%)	9.8	1348^th of 1486 public elementary schools	9.3%		16.5	1219^th of 1470 public elementary schools	17.1%	129	35.8	15.1	12.3	24.3	17.4	13.8	35.8	20.5	10.8	10.1	4.6	20.8	8.8	11.3			$13,161	$2,043	$11,118
Dixon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	8401 Trinity St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 947-1330	509	32	16.0	93.5%	3 (0.6%)	500 (98.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6.9	1415^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.8%		5.8	1428^th of 1470 public elementary schools	2.9%	13	16.1		9.8		17.1	4.9	6.0	14.6	12.5		4.9						$20,038	$6,541	$13,497
Edison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17045 Grand River Ave	Detroit	48227	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-1066	309	20	15.4	88.7%	3 (1.0%)	300 (97.1%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	23	1127^th of 1486 public elementary schools	24.2%		23.2	1097^th of 1470 public elementary schools	25.4%	30			10.4	9.3	28.2			22.9	9.3	25.6			17.9		41.0		$21,585	$7,403	$14,181

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