Is Detroit Achievement Academy a good school?

Detroit Achievement Academy ranks 1018 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Detroit Achievement Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 296 students attended Detroit Achievement Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Detroit Achievement Academy?

Students at Detroit Achievement Academy are 96% African American, 3% White.

Detroit Achievement Academy

Summary:

Detroit Achievement Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 296 students in grades K-8 in Detroit, Michigan. The school has a predominantly African American student body, with 96.28% of students identifying as African American in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite serving a high-poverty student population, with 88.85% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Detroit Achievement Academy has consistently struggled with low academic performance. The school has ranked in the bottom quartile of Michigan elementary schools, receiving a 1-2 star rating from School Digger, and has significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 30.6% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, and just 28.6% were proficient in Math. The school has also grappled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 41.8% to 50.0% in recent years.

Interestingly, while the nearby schools, such as Cooke STEM Academy, Martin Luther King Jr. Education Center Academy, and Vernor Elementary, also serve predominantly African American, high-poverty student populations and have similarly low academic performance, Pembroke Academy, a public charter school located about 1.3 miles away, has significantly higher academic achievement, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages in both ELA and Math. This suggests that with the right educational approach and resources, higher achievement is possible in this community.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

7000 W Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48235-3166

(313) 468-9518

District: Detroit Achievement Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1018^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,529

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 296

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.3%

White:

3.4%

Two or more races:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Detroit Achievement Academy ranks worse than 68.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.83. (See more...)

Compare Details Detroit Achievement Academy ranks worse than 60.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.88. (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 (96.3%), White (3.4%), two or more races (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Detroit Achievement Academy is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Detroit Achievement Academy employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Detroit Achievement Academy is $12,529.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Detroit Achievement Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Achievement Academy 1018^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Detroit Achievement Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Achievement Academy 542^nd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Detroit Achievement Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Detroit Achievement Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Achievement Academy 249^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Detroit Achievement Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	10.90	1354^th	1448	6.5%
2019	15.55	1199^th	1408	14.8%
2022	17.27	1113^th	1344	17.2%
2023	18.58	1180^th	1470	19.7%
2024	29.83	1018^th	1486	31.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	16.35	1241^st	1397	11.2%
2019	24.63	917^th	1134	19.1%
2023	22.38	1081^st	1350	19.9%
2024	32.32	964^th	1381	30.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Detroit Achievement Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	23.92	1130^th	1443	21.7%
2023	11.73	1192^nd	1321	9.8%
2024	35.98	833^rd	1342	37.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Detroit Achievement Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	7.26	1393^rd	1446	3.7%
2023	23.51	1010^th	1334	24.3%
2024	30.76	922^nd	1347	31.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	38.44	279^th	475	41.3%
2019	57.91	78^th	212	63.2%
2023	43.05	154^th	321	52.0%
2024	62.12	92^nd	348	73.6%

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

Rank History for Detroit Achievement Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Detroit Achievement Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.58	635^th	883	28.1%
2024	36.88	542^nd	897	39.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.30	626^th	825	24.1%
2024	42.97	448^th	836	46.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Detroit Achievement Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	35.76	490^th	771	36.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Detroit Achievement Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.43	438^th	776	43.6%
2024	50.60	340^th	786	56.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.35	125^th	310	59.7%
2024	66.63	58^th	300	80.7%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	0	28	0	2	0	0	0	30
2015	0	59	0	0	0	0	0	59
2016	1	92	0	0	0	1	0	94
2017	2	110	1	0	1	1	0	115
2018	4	119	1	0	2	0	0	126
2019	11	147	0	1	2	1	3	165
2020	6	178	0	1	0	0	0	185
2021	9	209	0	0	0	1	1	220
2022	11	222	0	0	0	0	2	235
2023	10	285	0	0	0	0	1	296

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 Achievement Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	30	4.0	7.5	90
2015	59	6.0	9.8	100
2016	94	7.0	13.4	94.7
2017	115	5.0	23.0	90.4
2018	126	8.0	15.7	96.8
2019	165	11.0	15.0	87.9
2020	185	11.0	16.8	90.3
2021	220	12.5	17.6	94.1
2022	235	17.0	13.8	87.7
2023	296	19.0	15.5	88.9

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 Achievement Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	30	4.0	7.5	90
2015	59	6.0	9.8	100
2016	94	7.0	13.4	94.7
2017	115	5.0	23.0	90.4
2018	126	8.0	15.7	96.8
2019	165	11.0	15.0	87.9
2020	185	11.0	16.8	90.3
2021	220	12.5	17.6	94.1
2022	235	17.0	13.8	87.7
2023	296	19.0	15.5	88.9

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 Achievement Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$716 (7.0%)	$9,570 (93.0%)	$10,286
2020	$452 (4.5%)	$9,565 (95.5%)	$10,018
2021	$373 (3.7%)	$9,619 (96.3%)	$9,991
2022	$4,062 (28.9%)	$9,971 (71.0%)	$14,034
2023	$2,994 (23.9%)	$9,534 (76.1%)	$12,529

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Detroit Achievement 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 1199^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1180^th of 1470 Elementary schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Achievement Academy)	33.3	20	13.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Achievement Academy)	42.1	39.2	2.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Detroit Achievement Academy)	23.8	20	3.8%
3rd Grade Math (Detroit Achievement Academy)	36.8	32.4	4.4%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Achievement Academy)	21.7	28	6.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Achievement Academy)	21.7	36	14.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Achievement Academy)	24	29.2	5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Achievement Academy)	24	35.4	11.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	165	296	79.4%
African American	147	285	93.9%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	11	10	9.1%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.9%	88.9%	1%

Schools Near Detroit Achievement 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 Achievement Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7000 W Outer Dr	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Achievement Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 468-9518	296	19	15.5	88.9%	10 (3.4%)	285 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	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	652	43	15.3	79.1%	5 (0.8%)	638 (97.9%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	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
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	154	5	30.8	94.8%	0 (0.0%)	152 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	37.5							19.1						25.0		18.8	$15,614	$4,644	$10,969
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	814	46	17.8	91.6%	1 (0.1%)	800 (98.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.1%)	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
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	416	25	16.6	93.0%	0 (0.0%)	412 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	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
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	574	32	18.2	92.7%	0 (0.0%)	570 (99.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	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	348	27	12.8	94.3%	1 (0.3%)	309 (88.8%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.8%)	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
AdamsYoung Building	Public, Charter	K-5	13130 Grove St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Lincoln-King Adams-Young Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 734-7193	447	13	34.3	99.6%	0 (0.0%)	443 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5.4	1456^th of 1486 public elementary schools	2.0%		7.4	1389^th of 1470 public elementary schools	5.5%	67			8.6	8.3	9.0			19.0	4.8	3.4			6.7		3.4		$00	$00	$00
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	334	24	13.8	81.1%	1 (0.3%)	332 (99.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	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
Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-8	16827 Appoline St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 341-4944	380	9	42.2	90.8%	0 (0.0%)	376 (98.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	23.6	1108^th of 1486 public elementary schools	25.4%		25.2	1070^th of 1470 public elementary schools	27.2%	38	43.5		7.9	23.5	15.4	15.8	23.8	17.9					80.8	82.6			$14,149	$2,561	$11,588

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