The James and Grace Lee Boggs School

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The James and Grace Lee Boggs School ranks 647 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

The James and Grace Lee Boggs School is a public charter elementary school serving 154 students in grades K-8 in Detroit, Michigan. The school has a diverse student population, with 61.04% African American, 22.73% White, 6.49% Hispanic, and 9.09% two or more races.

The school has shown mixed academic performance, with 5th-grade students outperforming the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) but underperforming in Math. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has significantly increased, reaching 40% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average. The school serves a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 62.99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Bunche Preparatory Academy and Nichols ElementaryMiddle School, The James and Grace Lee Boggs School generally outperforms them in academic performance. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate is higher than many of the nearby schools. The school's African American students and male students have performed better than the overall student population, but the school's low-socioeconomic status students have struggled, ranking 1,089 out of 1,397 Michigan elementary schools in 2017-2018.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

7600 Goethe St
Detroit, MI 48214-1762

(313) 923-2301

District: The James and Grace Lee Boggs School

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,947

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 161

Racial breakdown:

African American:

60.2%

White:

24.2%

Two or more races:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The James and Grace Lee Boggs School ranks better than 56.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.13. (See more...)

Compare Details The James and Grace Lee Boggs School ranks better than 77.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.27. (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 (60.2%), White (24.2%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The James and Grace Lee Boggs School is 15.3. (See more...)

Compare The James and Grace Lee Boggs School employs 10.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at The James and Grace Lee Boggs School is $12,947.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The James and Grace Lee Boggs School:

SchoolDigger ranks The James and Grace Lee Boggs School 647^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See The James and Grace Lee Boggs School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks The James and Grace Lee Boggs School 204^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See The James and Grace Lee Boggs School in the ranking list.)

The James and Grace Lee Boggs School:

SchoolDigger ranks The James and Grace Lee Boggs School 174^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The James and Grace Lee Boggs School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at The James and Grace Lee Boggs School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	28.55	1181^st	1580	25.3%
2016	28.49	1132^nd	1548	26.9%
2017	34.61	956^th	1466	34.8%
2018	35.14	1009^th	1448	30.3%
2019	41.46	817^th	1408	42.0%
2022	23.76	1019^th	1344	24.2%
2023	57.33	583^rd	1470	60.3%
2024	54.13	647^th	1486	56.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at The James and Grace Lee Boggs School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	28.04	1089^th	1397	22.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at The James and Grace Lee Boggs School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	58.42	521^st	1347	61.3%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at The James and Grace Lee Boggs School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	30.92	330^th	475	30.5%
2024	58.47	106^th	348	69.5%

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

Rank History for The James and Grace Lee Boggs School

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Rank History for all middle school students at The James and Grace Lee Boggs School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2017	30.86	544^th	821	33.7%
2018	31.04	613^th	838	26.8%
2019	52.42	336^th	792	57.6%
2022	52.30	324^th	776	58.2%
2023	64.58	249^th	883	71.8%
2024	70.27	204^th	897	77.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at The James and Grace Lee Boggs School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	43.50	484^th	815	40.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at The James and Grace Lee Boggs School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.74	203^rd	770	73.6%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at The James and Grace Lee Boggs School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	29.50	254^th	366	30.6%

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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 The James and Grace Lee Boggs School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2014	4	34	0	1	5	44
2015	8	52	0	3	10	73
2016	11	79	0	5	13	108
2017	15	76	0	4	17	112
2018	17	88	0	4	22	131
2019	23	77	0	10	27	137
2020	32	71	1	7	27	138
2021	32	90	1	7	25	155
2022	37	97	2	6	19	161
2023	35	94	1	10	14	154
2024	39	97	1	9	15	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 The James and Grace Lee Boggs School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	44	4.0	11.0	68.2
2015	73	6.0	12.1	80.8
2016	108	6.0	18.0	75.9
2017	112	3.0	37.3	66.1
2018	131	3.0	43.6	77.9
2019	137	4.5	30.4	75.2
2020	138	7.5	18.4	68.1
2021	155	10.0	15.5	63.9
2022	161	11.8	13.6	62.7
2023	154	11.0	14.0	63
2024	161	10.5	15.3	68.3

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 The James and Grace Lee Boggs School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	44	4.0	11.0	68.2
2015	73	6.0	12.1	80.8
2016	108	6.0	18.0	75.9
2017	112	3.0	37.3	66.1
2018	131	3.0	43.6	77.9
2019	137	4.5	30.4	75.2
2020	138	7.5	18.4	68.1
2021	155	10.0	15.5	63.9
2022	161	11.8	13.6	62.7
2023	154	11.0	14.0	63
2024	161	10.5	15.3	68.3

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 The James and Grace Lee Boggs School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$9,399 (100.0%)	$9,399
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$10,620 (100.0%)	$10,620
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$10,288 (100.0%)	$10,288
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$12,216 (100.0%)	$12,216
2023	$00 (0.0%)	$12,947 (100.0%)	$12,947

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The James and Grace Lee Boggs School

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 817^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 583^rd of 1470 Elementary schools	18.4%
Ranks 336^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 249^th of 883 Middle schools	14.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (The James and Grace Lee Boggs School)	40	64.3	24.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (The James and Grace Lee Boggs School)	40	64.3	24.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (The James and Grace Lee Boggs School)	25	21.4	3.6%
4th Grade Math (The James and Grace Lee Boggs School)	25	21.4	3.6%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (The James and Grace Lee Boggs School)	52.9	30	22.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (The James and Grace Lee Boggs School)	52.9	30	22.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (The James and Grace Lee Boggs School)	44.4	38.5	5.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (The James and Grace Lee Boggs School)	44.4	38.5	5.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (The James and Grace Lee Boggs School)	22.2	23.5	1.3%
7th Grade Math (The James and Grace Lee Boggs School)	22.2	23.5	1.3%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	30.2	5.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	137	154	12.4%
African American	77	94	22.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	10	10
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	23	35	52.2%
Two or More Races	27	14	48.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.2%	63%	12.2%

Schools Near The James and Grace Lee Boggs School

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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
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	161	11	15.3	68.3%	39 (24.2%)	97 (60.2%)	9 (5.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (9.3%)	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	409	32	12.7	84.8%	1 (0.2%)	402 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	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
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	283	18	15.7	88.0%	5 (1.8%)	273 (96.5%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	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
Detroit Prep	Public, Charter	K-8	8411 Sylvester St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Achievement Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 343-1495	448	24	18.9	62.7%	134 (29.9%)	265 (59.2%)	9 (2.0%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.6%)	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
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	61	9	6.7	73.8%	7 (11.5%)	47 (77.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)								(n/a)																	$47,197	$15,533	$31,665
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	369	24	15.3	89.2%	1 (0.3%)	363 (98.4%)	5 (1.4%)	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
Bunche Preparatory Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2715 Macomb St	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-8350	357	32	11.2	90.2%	3 (0.8%)	340 (95.2%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)								(n/a)	14.3				9.7		11.1			10.0							$24,105	$6,452	$17,653
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	485	22	22.0	76.5%	0 (0.0%)	480 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	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
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	311	16	19.4	94.2%	0 (0.0%)	310 (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
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2985 E Jefferson Ave	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 259-1744	645	41	15.7	96.9%	4 (0.6%)	639 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	8.1	1386^th of 1486 public elementary schools	6.7%		5.3	1438^th of 1470 public elementary schools	2.2%	52			6.4	17.4	16.8			8.2	13.0	11.9			13.9				$14,478	$3,403	$11,075

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In the 2023-24 school year, 161 students attended The James and Grace Lee Boggs School.

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Students at The James and Grace Lee Boggs School are 60% African American, 24% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

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The James and Grace Lee Boggs School ranks 647^th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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