Rutherford Winans Academy

Summary:

Rutherford Winans Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 154 students in grades PK-8 in Detroit, Michigan. The school has faced significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism rates, and a student population that is predominantly from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Rutherford Winans Academy has struggled academically, with only 19.05% of 3rd graders proficient in Math and 25% of 8th graders proficient in Science, compared to state averages of 43.4% and 38.8%, respectively. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have ranged from 48.2% to 57.4% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, 94.81% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

When compared to nearby schools, Rutherford Winans Academy performs significantly worse. For example, Detroit Achievement Academy, another public charter school, had much higher proficiency rates in 2023-2024, with 59.3% of 3rd graders proficient in Math and 60.6% of 4th graders proficient in English Language Arts. The school has also experienced significant fluctuations in its student-teacher ratio, which may be contributing to its academic challenges.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

16411 Curtis St
Detroit, MI 48235-3202

(313) 852-0709

District: Rutherford Winans Academy

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,614

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 161

Racial breakdown:

African American:

99.4%

Asian:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.8%

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Performance Trends

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

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.04. (See more...)

Compare Details Rutherford Winans Academy ranks worse than 76.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.11. (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 (99.4%), Asian (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rutherford Winans Academy is 14. (See more...)

Compare Rutherford Winans Academy employs 11.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rutherford Winans Academy is $15,614.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Rutherford Winans Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Rutherford Winans Academy 688^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Rutherford Winans Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rutherford Winans Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Rutherford Winans Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	14.16	1382^nd	1580	12.5%
2016	7.98	1447^th	1548	6.5%
2017	10.72	1315^th	1466	10.3%
2018	17.04	1256^th	1448	13.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Rutherford Winans Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	20.48	1182^nd	1397	15.4%
2019	23.28	932^nd	1134	17.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Rutherford Winans Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	25.41	1104^th	1443	23.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Rutherford Winans Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	10.67	1320^th	1446	8.7%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Rutherford Winans Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	45.95	224^th	475	52.8%

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

Rank History for Rutherford Winans Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Rutherford Winans Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	22.11	688^th	897	23.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Rutherford Winans Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.38	557^th	836	33.4%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Rutherford Winans Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.97	96^th	300	68.0%

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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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Enrollment information for Rutherford Winans Academy

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Year	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Total
2013	312	0	0	0	0	312
2014	241	0	0	0	0	241
2015	217	0	0	0	0	217
2016	209	0	0	1	0	210
2017	240	0	0	0	1	241
2018	221	0	0	0	0	221
2019	176	0	3	0	0	179
2020	231	0	1	0	0	232
2021	184	0	3	0	0	187
2022	193	0	2	2	0	197
2023	152	1	0	0	1	154
2024	160	1	0	0	0	161

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 Rutherford Winans Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	312	14.0	22.2	95.8
2014	241	13.0	18.5	98.8
2015	217	10.0	21.7	100
2016	210	5.0	42.0	92.4
2017	241	9.0	26.7	100
2018	221	8.5	26.0	97.3
2019	179	7.5	23.8	93.3
2020	232	6.5	35.6	83.2
2021	187	4.5	41.5	98.4
2022	197	10.2	19.2	97.5
2023	154	5.0	30.8	94.8
2024	161	11.5	14.0	93.8

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 Rutherford Winans Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	312	14.0	22.2	95.8
2014	241	13.0	18.5	98.8
2015	217	10.0	21.7	100
2016	210	5.0	42.0	92.4
2017	241	9.0	26.7	100
2018	221	8.5	26.0	97.3
2019	179	7.5	23.8	93.3
2020	232	6.5	35.6	83.2
2021	187	4.5	41.5	98.4
2022	197	10.2	19.2	97.5
2023	154	5.0	30.8	94.8
2024	161	11.5	14.0	93.8

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 Rutherford Winans Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,929 (24.8%)	$8,898 (75.2%)	$11,827
2020	$875 (9.1%)	$8,782 (90.9%)	$9,657
2021	$2,661 (20.1%)	$10,578 (79.9%)	$13,239
2022	$4,046 (31.2%)	$8,942 (68.8%)	$12,988
2023	$4,644 (29.7%)	$10,969 (70.3%)	$15,614

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rutherford Winans 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Rutherford Winans Academy)	25.8	20	5.8%
3rd Grade Math (Rutherford Winans Academy)	25.8	20	5.8%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	179	154	14%
African American	176	152	13.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	3	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.3%	94.8%	1.5%

Schools Near Rutherford Winans 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
Rutherford Winans Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	16411 Curtis St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Rutherford Winans Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0709	161	12	14.0	93.8%	0 (0.0%)	160 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	37.5							19.1						25.0		18.8	$15,614	$4,644	$10,969
Detroit Achievement Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7000 W Outer Dr	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Achievement Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 468-9518	341	25	13.6	93.5%	9 (2.6%)	328 (96.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	29.8	1018^th of 1486 public elementary schools	31.5%		18.6	1180^th of 1470 public elementary schools	19.7%	162	52.0		30.6	26.9	62.5	23.1	40.0	28.6	24.0	12.5	15.4	29.2	33.3	28.0			$12,529	$2,995	$9,534
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies	Public	PK, KG-8	6501 W Outer Dr	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 651-2400	689	43	16.2	63.3%	3 (0.4%)	676 (98.1%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	39.7	852^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	42.7%		26	1055^th of 1470 public elementary schools	28.2%	203	71.7	37.0	42.7	35.4	39.5	38.2	56.5	41.3	27.8	24.7	33.8	35.5	32.1	43.5	8.8	17.4	$20,725	$6,461	$14,264
Bow ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	19801 Prevost St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0500	514	33	15.5	90.9%	0 (0.0%)	513 (99.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.4	1454^th of 1486 public elementary schools	2.2%		7.9	1367^th of 1470 public elementary schools	7.0%	87	22.6		9.4	6.9	12.5	10.2	16.4	6.3	8.6		6.1	9.0	8.3	13.2			$20,071	$6,577	$13,494
Pembroke Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	19940 Mansfield St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Pembroke Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 243-0092	343	23	14.9	92.4%	1 (0.3%)	301 (87.8%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (10.8%)	79.8	252^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	83.0%		88.8	127^th of 1470 public elementary schools	91.4%	125			40.7	60.6	83.3	72.7		59.3	69.7	46.7	72.7		60.0		23.3	30.0	$16,894	$1,776	$15,118
Emerson ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	18240 Huntington Rd	Detroit	48219	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 831-9688	569	34	16.7	90.7%	2 (0.4%)	565 (99.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4.6	1472^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	0.9%		4.1	1463^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	0.5%	9	28.6		6.6	6.3	12.5	7.0	13.0	11.5				5.6	5.4	7.9		7.9	$23,165	$7,382	$15,783
Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts	Public	PK, KG-8	10700 Santa Maria St	Detroit	48221	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 340-4400	631	33	19.1	86.5%	3 (0.5%)	619 (98.1%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	6.7	1419^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.5%		5.7	1431^st of 1470 public elementary schools	2.7%	12	21.6	8.0	8.0	16.7	13.0	13.4	16.7	6.8	10.7	6.5		12.8	9.1	11.4		3.5	$19,224	$6,453	$12,771
Cooke STEM Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	18800 Puritan St	Detroit	48223	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-7458	333	24	13.9	85.3%	1 (0.3%)	325 (97.6%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9.7	1351^st of 1486 public elementary schools	9.1%		7.6	1378^th of 1470 public elementary schools	6.3%	27				9.8	25.6	18.2		7.0		7.0	9.1		11.6				$22,912	$6,856	$16,056
Coleman A Young Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15771 Hubbell St	Detroit	48227	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0725	371	26	14.5	93.0%	0 (0.0%)	369 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6.1	1438^th of 1486 public elementary schools	3.2%		4.6	1454^th of 1470 public elementary schools	1.1%	16				7.6				10.9	5.8	13.9			8.3				$20,190	$6,243	$13,947
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	15850 Strathmoor St	Detroit	48227	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-9600	845	45	18.9	92.1%	0 (0.0%)	816 (96.6%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.6%)	8.1	1388^th of 1486 public elementary schools	6.6%		6.5	1404^th of 1470 public elementary schools	4.5%	16	22.8	5.3	11.8	6.6	11.5	4.9	21.8	25.4	5.3	12.5	4.1	15.8	18.8	2.6			$19,916	$6,960	$12,956

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Students at Rutherford Winans Academy are 99% African American.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 161 students attended Rutherford Winans Academy.

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