Blackwell Institute

Summary:

Blackwell Institute is a public middle school located in Detroit, Michigan, serving grades 2-8 with a student population of 213. The school is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Blackwell Institute has a predominantly African American student population, with 98.12% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year.

Blackwell Institute has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 35.3% in 2020-2021 to 81.0% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average and the surrounding schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state and district averages, with only 17.65% of 3rd-grade students proficient in English Language Arts and 18.75% of 6th and 7th-grade students reaching proficiency in math in 2023-2024. Blackwell Institute has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 90.61% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average and the surrounding schools.

While Blackwell Institute's overall academic performance is low, the school's African American students have shown some improvement in their ranking among Michigan middle schools, moving from the 343rd percentile in 2017-2018 to the 101st percentile in 2023-2024. However, the school's male students and low-socioeconomic status students continue to struggle, ranking in the bottom 10% of Michigan middle schools. Blackwell Institute's performance is generally lower than the nearby schools, such as J.E. Clark Preparatory Academy and Detroit Lions Academy, which are also part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Additionally, the school's per-student spending is higher than these nearby schools, suggesting that additional resources have not yet translated into improved academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 2-8

 9330 Shoemaker St
       Detroit, MI  48213-3152


(313) 866-4391

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
582nd of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,404 Help


Students who attend Blackwell Institute usually attend:

High:    Southeastern High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  213

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.1%
Hispanic:
1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blackwell Institute ranks worse than 64.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.56. (See more...)
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Compare Details Blackwell Institute ranks worse than 64.9% of middle schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.69. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.1%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blackwell Institute is 16.3. 2 middle schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Blackwell Institute employs 13 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blackwell Institute is $24,404. 2 middle schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blackwell Institute:

SchoolDigger ranks Blackwell Institute 962nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Blackwell Institute in the ranking list.)

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African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Blackwell Institute 582nd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Blackwell Institute in the ranking list.)

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Detroit Public Schools Community District:

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


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Rank History for Blackwell Institute

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Blackwell Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.56 962nd 1486 35.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Blackwell Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.73 1357th 1397 2.9%
2024 45.51 709th 1381 48.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Blackwell Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.00 1385th 1443 4.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Blackwell Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.50 1345th 1446 7.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Blackwell Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.03 407th 475 14.3%
2024 63.91 83rd 348 76.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Blackwell Institute

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Rank History for all middle school students at Blackwell Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.87 711th 883 19.5%
2024 33.69 582nd 897 35.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Blackwell Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.20 803rd 815 1.5%
2024 43.62 438th 836 47.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Blackwell Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.21 787th 797 1.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Blackwell Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.00 343rd 366 6.3%
2023 45.18 147th 310 52.6%
2024 56.65 101st 300 66.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Blackwell Institute

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 0 311 1 0 0 0 0 0 312
2018 0 303 1 0 0 0 0 0 304
2019 0 282 0 0 0 0 1 0 283
2020 1 325 0 0 0 0 0 0 326
2021 0 351 0 0 0 0 0 0 351
2022 0 297 0 0 0 0 0 0 297
2023 0 209 0 4 0 0 0 0 213

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 Blackwell Institute

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 312 17.0 18.3 87.8
2018 304 17.0 17.8 93.8
2019 283 18.0 15.7 91.2
2020 326 21.5 15.1 82.2
2021 351 23.0 15.2 86.6
2022 297 23.0 12.9 89.6
2023 213 13.0 16.3 90.6

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 Blackwell Institute

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 312 17.0 18.3 87.8
2018 304 17.0 17.8 93.8
2019 283 18.0 15.7 91.2
2020 326 21.5 15.1 82.2
2021 351 23.0 15.2 86.6
2022 297 23.0 12.9 89.6
2023 213 13.0 16.3 90.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Blackwell Institute

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,680 (17.5%) $12,615 (82.5%) $15,296
2020 $5,695 (34.0%) $11,035 (66.0%) $16,730
2021 $2,390 (13.9%) $14,862 (86.2%) $17,251
2022 $7,812 (34.5%) $14,856 (65.5%) $22,669
2023 $7,411 (30.4%) $16,993 (69.6%) $24,404

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blackwell Institute

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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students283213
 24.7%
African American282209
 25.9%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic04
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.2%90.6%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Blackwell Institute

In the 2022-23 school year, 213 students attended Blackwell Institute.

Students who attend Blackwell Institute usually go on to attend Southeastern High School

Blackwell Institute ranks 582nd of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Blackwell Institute are 98% African American, 2% Hispanic.


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