Is Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science a good school?

Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science ranks 1097 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science?

In the 2022-23 school year, 618 students attended Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science.

What is the racial makeup of Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science?

Students at Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science are 98% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science

Summary:

Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science is a public elementary school serving 618 students in grades PK-8 in Detroit, Michigan, which is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The school faces significant academic challenges, with student performance consistently below state and district averages.

Charles Wright Academy's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, lags behind the state and district, with only 28.6% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 39.6% statewide and 11.7% in the district. The school also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 27.5% to 69.6% in recent years, which likely contributes to its academic struggles. Additionally, over 90% of Charles Wright's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When comparing Charles Wright Academy to nearby schools, the performance gap is evident. While the school's African American students perform relatively better compared to the state average for that subgroup, its overall performance, as well as the performance of female, male, and low-socioeconomic students, is significantly lower than nearby MadisonCarver Academy and Weston Preparatory Academy, which are charter schools in the area. Despite increased per-student spending at Charles Wright Academy, from $15,460 in 2019-2020 to $20,890 in 2022-2023, the academic outcomes have not yet shown substantial improvement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

19299 Berg Rd
Detroit, MI 48219-1712

(313) 538-3024

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1097^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,890

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 618

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.1%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Two or more races:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science ranks worse than 73.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 6^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 24.74. (See more...)

Compare Details Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science ranks worse than 87.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.49. (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 (98.1%), Hispanic (1.3%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science is 17.7. 48 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science employs 34.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science is $20,890. 36 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science:

SchoolDigger ranks Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science 1097^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science 783^rd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male 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 Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	55.28	588^th	1408	58.2%
2022	12.37	1182^nd	1344	12.1%
2023	20.06	1149^th	1470	21.8%
2024	24.74	1097^th	1486	26.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	43.41	830^th	1397	40.6%
2019	79.09	123^rd	1134	89.2%
2022	21.46	909^th	1099	17.3%
2023	30.50	954^th	1350	29.3%
2024	34.69	916^th	1381	33.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	41.41	885^th	1443	38.7%
2019	66.47	338^th	1171	71.1%
2022	12.91	1012^th	1106	8.5%
2023	24.58	996^th	1321	24.6%
2024	33.01	887^th	1342	33.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	19.28	1192^nd	1446	17.6%
2019	40.29	726^th	1196	39.3%
2022	11.04	1051^st	1139	7.7%
2023	15.16	1141^st	1334	14.5%
2024	11.21	1233^rd	1347	8.5%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	72.23	83^rd	475	82.5%
2019	92.44	7^th	212	96.7%
2022	40.17	83^rd	158	47.5%
2023	50.95	117^th	321	63.6%
2024	57.66	107^th	348	69.3%

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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 Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.68	732^nd	883	17.1%
2024	13.49	783^rd	897	12.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.94	671^st	825	18.7%
2024	17.94	717^th	836	14.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.37	607^th	770	21.2%
2024	16.08	673^rd	771	12.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.86	688^th	776	11.3%
2024	11.44	717^th	786	8.8%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.88	184^th	310	40.6%
2024	33.00	187^th	300	37.7%

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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 Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	0	403	0	0	1	404
2018	0	452	1	0	5	458
2019	0	428	1	1	6	436
2020	4	515	1	1	4	525
2021	0	549	1	0	7	557
2022	0	497	2	0	2	501
2023	1	606	8	0	3	618

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	404	25.0	16.1	91.6
2018	458	24.0	19.0	92.8
2019	436	29.0	15.0	92.4
2020	525	33.0	15.9	89.1
2021	557	33.0	16.8	90.1
2022	501	32.5	15.4	85.2
2023	618	34.8	17.7	90.1

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 Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	404	25.0	16.1	91.6
2018	458	24.0	19.0	92.8
2019	436	29.0	15.0	92.4
2020	525	33.0	15.9	89.1
2021	557	33.0	16.8	90.1
2022	501	32.5	15.4	85.2
2023	618	34.8	17.7	90.1

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 Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,011 (19.7%)	$12,301 (80.3%)	$15,312
2020	$5,066 (32.8%)	$10,394 (67.2%)	$15,460
2021	$2,011 (12.5%)	$14,107 (87.5%)	$16,118
2022	$7,175 (32.8%)	$14,712 (67.2%)	$21,887
2023	$6,710 (32.1%)	$14,180 (67.9%)	$20,890

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science

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 588^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1149^th of 1470 Elementary schools	36.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science)	52	30.5	21.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	11.9	12.4	0.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science)	61.3	35.6	25.7%
3rd Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	16	13.9	2.1%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science)	45.9	33.3	12.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	12.7	14.8	2.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science)	38.8	25.8	13%
4th Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	10.9	11.1	0.2%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	436	618	41.7%
African American	428	606	41.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	8	700%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	0	1
Two or More Races	6	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.4%	90.1%	2.3%

Schools Near Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science

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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
Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science	Public	PK, KG-8	19299 Berg Rd	Detroit	48219	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 538-3024	618	35	17.7	90.1%	1 (0.2%)	606 (98.1%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	24.7	1097^th of 1486 public elementary schools	26.2%		20.1	1149^th of 1470 public elementary schools	21.8%	52	26.4	7.4	28.6	26.1	27.5	11.8	24.6	23.8	18.8	28.8		10.1	36.3	16.7	13.8	13.0	$20,890	$6,710	$14,180
David Ellis Academy PK	Public, Charter	PK-K	23500 W 7 Mile Rd	Detroit	48219	Wayne County	David Ellis Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(313) 927-5395	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
MadisonCarver Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	19900 Mcintyre St	Detroit	48219	Wayne County	Madison-Carver Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 716-7193	421	15	28.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	410 (97.4%)	7 (1.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10.2	1342^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	9.7%		9.6	1327^th of 1470 public elementary schools	9.7%	15				19.6	17.0			22.9	12.5				10.6		6.5		$18,271	$5,333	$12,939
Weston Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	22930 Chippewa St	Detroit	48219	Wayne County	Weston Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 387-6038	248	13	19.0	95.6%	0 (0.0%)	246 (99.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.3	1118^th of 1486 public elementary schools	24.8%		15.4	1230^th of 1470 public elementary schools	16.3%	112	13.3		18.5	16.7	24.1	38.1	26.9				7.1			17.2			$11,903	$4,031	$7,872
Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus	Public, Magnet, Charter	PK, KG-8	21605 W 7 Mile Rd	Detroit	48219	Wayne County	Detroit Service Learning Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 541-7619	902	15	59.8	99.0%	0 (0.0%)	901 (99.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.5	1484^th of 1486 public elementary schools	0.1%		3.7	1466^th of 1470 public elementary schools	0.3%	18	25.5		7.6	2.8	8.2	6.8	14.1					3.0	3.6	11.3		3.1	$14,080	$4,024	$10,056
Old Redford Academy Elementary	Public, Magnet, Charter	PK, KG-4	17195 Redford St	Detroit	48219	Wayne County	Old Redford Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 532-7510	342	9	38.0	89.5%	0 (0.0%)	337 (98.5%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.1	1413^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.9%		5.5	1434^th of 1470 public elementary schools	2.4%	21			13.6	7.1				16.9	7.1								$13,001	$5,908	$7,093
Beech Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	19990 Beech Daly Rd	Redford	48240	Wayne County	Redford Union Schools District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 242-6100	453	31	14.6	83.2%	76 (16.8%)	306 (67.5%)	30 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.6%)	13.4	1275^th of 1486 public elementary schools	14.2%		8.3	1355^th of 1470 public elementary schools	7.8%	80			16.7	28.8	16.7	22.6		14.9	18.9	9.1	9.7		16.4				$27,628	$2,536	$25,093
Redford Service Learning Academy Campus	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	25490 Grand River Ave	Redford	48240	Wayne County	Detroit Service Learning Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 541-7619	372	8	46.5	97.3%	2 (0.5%)	370 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.6	1397^th of 1486 public elementary schools	6.0%		4.7	1451^st of 1470 public elementary schools	1.3%	54	25.0		6.5			11.1	9.8	17.4									$9,250	$1,977	$7,273
Discovery Creative Pathways Redford	Public, Charter	K-8	17175 Olympia	Redford	48240	Wayne County	Discovery Creative Pathways	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 916-7490	244	8	30.5	99.6%	5 (2.0%)	230 (94.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)								(n/a)	34.6	11.5			17.2			14.3						19.2			$17,930	$4,655	$13,275
Emerson ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	18240 Huntington Rd	Detroit	48219	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 831-9688	519	37	14.2	89.6%	4 (0.8%)	508 (97.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	4.6	1472^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	0.9%		4.1	1463^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	0.5%	9	28.6		6.6	6.3	12.5	7.0	13.0	11.5				5.6	5.4	7.9		7.9	$23,165	$7,382	$15,783

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