Is Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy a good school?

Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy ranks in the bottom 1.1% of Michigan elementary schools.

How many students attend Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 395 students attended Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy?

Students at Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy are 99% African American.

What schools do graduates of Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy attend?

Students who attend Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy usually go on to attend: High : Mumford High School

Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy

Summary:

Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Detroit Public Schools Community District, with a student population of 395 that is predominantly African American (99.24%).

The school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Michigan, with a statewide rank of 1,469 out of 1,486 schools and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. It struggles with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 40.7% to 81.8%, and very low academic performance, with only 6.38% of 3rd-grade students proficient in English Language Arts compared to 39.6% statewide. The school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 87.59% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While the challenges faced by Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy are not unique, as nearby schools like Greenfield Union Elementary/Middle School, Pasteur Elementary School, and Thurgood Marshall Elementary School also struggle with low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism, the school's increased spending per student from $16,401 in 2019-2020 to $20,431 in 2022-2023 has not translated into significant improvements in academic outcomes, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

2585 Grove St
Detroit, MI 48221-3164

(313) 494-8100

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1469^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,431

Students who attend Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy usually attend:

High:

Mumford High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 395

Racial breakdown:

African American:

99.2%

Hispanic:

0.5%

Pacific Islander:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy ranks worse than 98.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 55^th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.72. (See more...)

Compare Details Paul Robeson Malcolm X 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 13.09. (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 (99.2%), Hispanic (0.5%), Pacific Islander (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy is 19.2. 61 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy employs 20.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy is $20,431. 47 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy 1469^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.69	1430^th	1470	2.7%
2024	4.72	1469^th	1486	1.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	11.50	1306^th	1397	6.5%
2023	7.43	1314^th	1350	2.7%
2024	6.31	1361^st	1381	1.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	8.23	1379^th	1443	4.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	7.82	1382^nd	1446	4.4%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	25.18	391^st	475	17.7%
2023	16.43	294^th	321	8.4%
2024	14.06	331^st	348	4.9%

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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 Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	14.34	696^th	792	12.1%
2022	15.86	658^th	776	15.2%
2023	13.09	772^nd	883	12.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	17.13	701^st	815	14.0%
2019	26.72	534^th	672	20.5%
2022	22.76	559^th	691	19.1%
2023	19.74	693^rd	825	16.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	11.84	707^th	794	11.0%
2019	7.21	632^nd	658	4.0%
2023	15.09	672^nd	770	12.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	10.53	728^th	797	8.7%
2023	16.29	667^th	776	14.0%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	30.48	249^th	366	32.0%
2019	40.53	115^th	196	41.3%
2022	38.73	104^th	182	42.9%
2023	32.02	206^th	310	33.5%

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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	Pacific Islander	Total
2017	1	323	1	1	0	326
2018	0	307	1	1	0	309
2019	0	335	1	1	0	337
2020	3	357	0	0	0	360
2021	0	363	0	0	0	363
2022	0	332	0	5	0	337
2023	0	392	0	2	1	395

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 Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	326	17.0	19.1	77.9
2018	309	18.0	17.1	87.4
2019	337	23.5	14.3	85.5
2020	360	24.0	15.0	82.2
2021	363	24.5	14.8	88.4
2022	337	23.5	14.3	87.5
2023	395	20.5	19.2	87.6

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 Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	326	17.0	19.1	77.9
2018	309	18.0	17.1	87.4
2019	337	23.5	14.3	85.5
2020	360	24.0	15.0	82.2
2021	363	24.5	14.8	88.4
2022	337	23.5	14.3	87.5
2023	395	20.5	19.2	87.6

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 Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,212 (14.9%)	$12,586 (85.0%)	$14,799
2020	$5,391 (32.9%)	$11,010 (67.1%)	$16,401
2021	$2,446 (13.8%)	$15,259 (86.2%)	$17,704
2022	$7,729 (34.0%)	$15,000 (66.0%)	$22,729
2023	$6,842 (33.5%)	$13,588 (66.5%)	$20,431

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paul Robeson Malcolm X 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 696^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 772^nd of 883 Middle schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy)	11.9	7.1	4.8%
3rd Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	16	13.9	2.1%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy)	19.4	12.2	7.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	11.5	12.1	0.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy)	23.9	22.7	1.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	13.1	14.1	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy)	40	25	15%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	24.5	24	0.5%
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	337	395	17.2%
African American	335	392	17%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.5%	87.6%	2.1%

Schools Near Paul Robeson Malcolm X 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
Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2585 Grove St	Detroit	48221	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-8100	395	21	19.2	87.6%	0 (0.0%)	392 (99.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4.7	1469^th of 1486 public elementary schools	1.1%		5.7	1430^th of 1470 public elementary schools	2.7%	39	17.1		6.4	6.8	8.2	10.0		8.3	9.1				8.2				$20,431	$6,842	$13,588
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	15531 Linwood St	Detroit	48238	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-8820	482	32	15.0	88.4%	5 (1.0%)	469 (97.3%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.6	1450^th of 1486 public elementary schools	2.4%		6.4	1410^th of 1470 public elementary schools	4.1%	40	17.1		7.0	6.8	13.0	9.5	13.0	11.9		6.7		8.7	9.1	11.4			$23,235	$7,203	$16,032
Palmer Park Preparatory Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	3901 Margareta St	Detroit	48221	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-7300	425	30	14.1	72.9%	32 (7.5%)	380 (89.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.6%)	18.8	1184^th of 1486 public elementary schools	20.3%		14.9	1238^th of 1470 public elementary schools	15.8%	54	25.4	4.5	37.9	38.1	13.5	22.2	9.1	20.7	23.8	11.5		9.0	19.6	10.6			$21,725	$6,335	$15,390
New Paradigm Glazer Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2001 La Belle St	Detroit	48238	Wayne County	New Paradigm Glazer-Loving Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 833-1100	183	0	63.3	94.5%	0 (0.0%)	176 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	5 (2.7%)	21.8	1144^th of 1486 public elementary schools	23.0%		22.1	1112^th of 1470 public elementary schools	24.4%	32	45.5		35.3		16.7	23.8		41.2	16.7				12.5	27.3			$14,522	$4,254	$10,268
Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	8145 Puritan St	Detroit	48238	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 494-3830	706	44	16.0	91.1%	5 (0.7%)	689 (97.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	17.6	1209^th of 1486 public elementary schools	18.6%		7.6	1377^th of 1470 public elementary schools	6.3%	168	15.9	10.1	19.0	10.4	13.4	21.4	8.4	16.5	9.1	14.9	21.4	22.9	32.8	7.4	21.8	6.2	$19,771	$6,724	$13,047
George Washington Carver Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	14510 2nd Ave	Highland Park	48203	Wayne County	George Washington Carver Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 865-6024	221	16	13.6	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	221 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				13.5				18.2									$00	$00	$00
Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology	Public	PK, KG-6	8100 Curtis St	Detroit	48221	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-7175	368	22	16.8	88.0%	2 (0.5%)	357 (97.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	13	1287^th of 1486 public elementary schools	13.4%		21.5	1122^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	23.7%	165			17.9	22.0	10.7	10.0		33.3	19.0	14.5			11.1				$19,701	$6,274	$13,427
Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School	Public	K-8	420 W 7 Mile Rd	Detroit	48203	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-2999	261	18	14.5	92.3%	2 (0.8%)	251 (96.2%)	5 (1.9%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	44.4					11.5	19.1							21.1		31.6	$23,696	$7,107	$16,589
Pasteur Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	19811 Stoepel St	Detroit	48221	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-7314	312	24	12.9	88.5%	3 (1.0%)	309 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.7	1350^th of 1486 public elementary schools	9.2%		10.5	1307^th of 1470 public elementary schools	11.1%	43					17.0	18.9		10.8		6.4	10.8		10.6		6.4		$24,533	$7,822	$16,711
Barber Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	45 E Buena Vista St	Highland Park	48203	Wayne County	Highland Park Public School Academy System	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 957-3005	280	3	112.0	94.6%	1 (0.4%)	263 (93.9%)	9 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)								(n/a)	32.4				7.7												$12,426	$2,831	$9,595

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