Detroit Prep

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Detroit Prep ranks 553 rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Detroit Prep is a public charter elementary school serving 450 students in grades K-8 in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. This diverse school consistently outperforms nearby schools and the state of Michigan in academic proficiency, with strong results across various grade levels and subjects.

Detroit Prep's academic performance is particularly impressive, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranging from 42.3% to 64.4% across grades 3-7, compared to 36.6% to 50.7% for Detroit Enterprise Academy and 37.5% to 44% for the state of Michigan. In Math, Detroit Prep's proficiency rates ranged from 37.3% to 57.8%, outpacing Detroit Enterprise Academy (29.3% to 43.3%) and the state (31% to 43.4%). The school's 8th-grade students also excelled in Science and Social Studies proficiency, further demonstrating Detroit Prep's academic strength.

Beyond overall academic performance, Detroit Prep stands out for its ability to support the success of diverse student groups. The school's male students and African American students consistently rank higher than their counterparts in the state, often placing in the top quartile of Michigan elementary schools. Additionally, Detroit Prep's White students and low socioeconomic status students perform well, ranking in the top 25% and top 40% of Michigan elementary schools, respectively. This equity-focused approach is a testament to the school's commitment to ensuring all students thrive. While Detroit Prep faces challenges with increasing chronic absenteeism, the school's investment in resources and programs, as well as its strong academic track record, make it a standout choice for families in the Detroit area.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

8411 Sylvester St
Detroit, MI 48214-1227

(313) 343-1495

District: Detroit Achievement Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
553^rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,655

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 376

Racial breakdown:

African American:

58.0%

White:

32.4%

Two or more races:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Detroit Prep ranks better than 62.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.76. (See more...)

Compare Details Detroit Prep ranks better than 90.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.19. (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 (58%), White (32.4%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Detroit Prep is 19.7. (See more...)

Compare Detroit Prep employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Detroit Prep is $10,655.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Detroit Prep:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Prep 553^rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Detroit Prep in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Prep 87^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Detroit Prep 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 Detroit Prep

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Detroit Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	35.70	732^nd	1153	36.5%
2022	48.47	640^th	1344	52.4%
2023	49.24	698^th	1470	52.5%
2024	59.76	553^rd	1486	62.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	46.87	385^th	749	48.6%
2022	50.68	502^nd	1099	54.3%
2023	41.50	778^th	1350	42.4%
2024	63.44	399^th	1381	71.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Detroit Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	39.74	650^th	1106	41.2%
2023	36.15	822^nd	1321	37.8%
2024	53.67	562^nd	1342	58.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Detroit Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	45.80	468^th	915	48.9%
2022	43.05	625^th	1139	45.1%
2023	55.21	558^th	1334	58.2%
2024	69.90	362^nd	1347	73.1%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Detroit Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	51.73	59^th	158	62.7%
2023	43.63	148^th	321	53.9%
2024	61.17	95^th	348	72.7%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Detroit Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.19	168^th	1198	86.0%
2024	95.22	25^th	1204	97.9%

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

Rank History for Detroit Prep

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Rank History for all middle school students at Detroit Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.29	192^nd	883	78.3%
2024	87.19	87^th	897	90.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.18	155^th	825	81.2%
2024	86.34	50^th	836	94.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Detroit Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.09	448^th	770	41.8%
2024	80.12	98^th	771	87.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Detroit Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.27	24^th	776	96.9%
2024	87.28	76^th	786	90.3%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Detroit Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.18	89^th	310	71.3%
2024	85.29	16^th	300	94.7%

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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 Detroit Prep

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	28	35	0	2	0	0	10	75
2019	40	60	0	4	0	0	17	121
2020	58	128	6	6	0	0	15	213
2021	74	152	7	9	1	0	16	259
2022	117	174	7	6	1	0	15	320
2023	122	218	6	4	1	1	24	376

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 Prep

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	75	5.0	15.0	52
2019	121	8.0	15.1	53.7
2020	213	15.0	14.2	62.4
2021	259	13.0	19.9	61
2022	320	18.0	17.7	60
2023	376	19.0	19.7	59.8

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 Detroit Prep

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	75	5.0	15.0	52
2019	121	8.0	15.1	53.7
2020	213	15.0	14.2	62.4
2021	259	13.0	19.9	61
2022	320	18.0	17.7	60
2023	376	19.0	19.7	59.8

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 Detroit Prep

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$367 (3.7%)	$9,441 (96.3%)	$9,808
2020	$321 (3.6%)	$8,576 (96.4%)	$8,897
2021	$246 (2.6%)	$9,388 (97.4%)	$9,634
2022	$2,263 (21.4%)	$8,332 (78.6%)	$10,595
2023	$2,032 (19.1%)	$8,622 (80.9%)	$10,655

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Detroit Prep

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 English Language Arts (Detroit Prep)	52.9	49	3.9%
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 Prep)	52.9	38.8	14.1%
3rd Grade Math (Detroit Achievement Academy)	36.8	32.4	4.4%
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	121	376	210.7%
African American	60	218	263.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	6
Hispanic	4	4
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	40	122	205%
Two or More Races	17	24	41.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.7%	59.8%	6.1%

Schools Near Detroit Prep

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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 Prep	Public, Charter	K-8	8411 Sylvester St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Achievement Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 343-1495	376	19	19.7	59.8%	122 (32.4%)	218 (58.0%)	4 (1.1%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.4%)	59.8	553^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	62.8%		49.2	698^th of 1470 public elementary schools	52.5%	145	80.0	52.0	42.3	61.5	45.1	64.4	50.0	41.2	40.4	37.3	57.8	52.8	43.1	48.0	5.9	40.0	$10,655	$2,033	$8,623
Nichols ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	3000 Burns St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0800	291	15	19.0	86.3%	5 (1.7%)	281 (96.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	7.5	1403^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	5.6%		14.3	1244^th of 1470 public elementary schools	15.4%	159	36.0	20.0	15.6	11.1		8.8	11.1							16.0		64.0	$22,670	$7,300	$15,371
The James and Grace Lee Boggs School	Public, Charter	K-8	7600 Goethe St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	The James and Grace Lee Boggs School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 923-2301	154	11	14.0	63.0%	35 (22.7%)	94 (61.0%)	10 (6.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.1%)	54.1	647^th of 1486 public elementary schools	56.5%		57.3	583^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	60.3%	64		27.3	41.7	42.9	62.5	50.0		26.1	45.5	25.0			50.0	66.7		33.3	$12,947	$00	$12,947
Garvey Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2301 Van Dyke St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-7400	362	30	12.2	87.0%	0 (0.0%)	359 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9.8	1346^th of 1486 public elementary schools	9.4%		7.6	1373^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	6.6%	27	19.4		21.4	21.4	12.1	6.7		21.4	9.5								$23,772	$6,428	$17,344
Hutchinson ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	2600 Garland St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-4169	329	26	12.9	91.5%	1 (0.3%)	328 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.8	1345^th of 1486 public elementary schools	9.5%		8.4	1353^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	8.0%	8	25.0	14.3	11.4	21.6	14.3	17.4	19.1	9.5				10.6		21.4			$23,272	$8,072	$15,200
Barack Obama Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	10800 E Canfield St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Barack Obama Leadership Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 823-6000	333	18	18.5	96.7%	0 (0.0%)	332 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	36.8			12.5	7.5		12.9							31.6			$16,311	$2,703	$13,608
Moses Field Center	Public	PK, KG-8	1100 Sheridan St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	No	(313) 866-5790	66	9	7.3	84.8%	5 (7.6%)	54 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)																	$47,197	$15,533	$31,665
Detroit Enterprise Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	11224 Kercheval St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Enterprise Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 823-5799	746	41	18.1	96.6%	3 (0.4%)	688 (92.2%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.2%)	28.7	1041^st of 1486 public elementary schools	29.9%		36.8	897^th of 1470 public elementary schools	39.0%	144	63.6	28.6	27.4	23.8	25.0	40.0	33.8	31.0	24.4	11.8	39.2	35.4	15.8	22.1		9.1	$12,877	$2,295	$10,582
AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning	Public	PK, KG-8	8950 Crane St	Detroit	48213	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-5644	391	31	12.8	95.4%	3 (0.8%)	381 (97.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	6.4	1426^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.0%		7.5	1381^st of 1470 public elementary schools	6.1%	45	22.6		6.7		12.5		17.6	9.1	15.6	7.5		17.6		16.1			$23,734	$7,115	$16,619
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	2251 Antietam Ave	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 782-4400	469	24	19.5	73.1%	1 (0.2%)	462 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	18.9	1180^th of 1486 public elementary schools	20.6%		25.3	1068^th of 1470 public elementary schools	27.3%	112			20.5	25.9	37.3			17.9	11.8	16.9			27.7		8.4		$11,600	$2,876	$8,725

Frequently Asked Questions about Detroit Prep

What district is Detroit Prep in?

Detroit Achievement Academy

How many students attend Detroit Prep?

In the 2022-23 school year, 376 students attended Detroit Prep.

Is Detroit Prep a good school?

Detroit Prep ranks 553^rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Detroit Prep?

Students at Detroit Prep are 58% African American, 32% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

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