Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts

Summary:

Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts is an elementary school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 793 students in grades PK-8. The school is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating.

Brenda Scott Academy faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates (ranging from 53.6% to 88.2%), low academic performance (only 5.5% of 3rd-graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 39.6% statewide), and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it among the lowest-performing schools in Michigan. The school's performance is particularly low for African American students and those from low-income backgrounds.

While the nearby Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School performs better than Brenda Scott Academy, the surrounding schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District still struggle with low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism. Despite spending a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $14,005 to $18,705 over the past four years, Brenda Scott Academy's academic outcomes have not improved, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

18440 Hoover St
Detroit, MI 48205-4086

(313) 866-6700

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1423^rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,705

Students who attend Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts usually attend:

High:

Osborn High School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.8

Number of students: 793

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.7%

Hispanic:

0.6%

White:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts ranks worse than 95.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 43^rd among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.58. (See more...)

Compare Details Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts ranks worse than 97.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.98. (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 (98.7%), Hispanic (0.6%), White (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts is 20.8. 66 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts employs 38.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts is $18,705. 66 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts 1423^rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts 876^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	2.35	1344^th	1344	0.0%
2023	4.15	1461^st	1470	0.6%
2024	6.58	1423^rd	1486	4.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	3.02	1098^th	1099	0.1%
2023	5.43	1339^th	1350	0.8%
2024	9.27	1308^th	1381	5.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.93	1310^th	1321	0.8%
2024	6.03	1309^th	1342	2.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.04	1328^th	1334	0.4%
2024	7.92	1276^th	1347	5.3%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	8.73	157^th	158	0.6%
2023	12.46	312^th	321	2.8%
2024	18.27	308^th	348	11.5%

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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 Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.70	876^th	883	0.8%
2024	5.98	876^th	897	2.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	2.83	672^nd	672	0.0%
2023	5.76	814^th	825	1.3%
2024	6.86	818^th	836	2.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.61	768^th	770	0.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.96	770^th	786	2.0%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.81	302^nd	310	2.6%
2024	15.14	286^th	300	4.7%

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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 Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	2	706	13	3	2	0	2	728
2019	3	711	4	4	1	0	0	723
2020	6	685	2	7	0	0	0	700
2021	5	715	1	2	0	0	3	726
2022	4	728	1	2	0	0	2	737
2023	3	783	1	5	0	1	0	793

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	728	29.3	24.8	86.8
2019	723	34.5	20.9	91.1
2020	700	35.5	19.7	88.9
2021	726	38.5	18.8	90.5
2022	737	39.0	18.8	91.2
2023	793	38.1	20.8	92.6

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 Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	728	29.3	24.8	86.8
2019	723	34.5	20.9	91.1
2020	700	35.5	19.7	88.9
2021	726	38.5	18.8	90.5
2022	737	39.0	18.8	91.2
2023	793	38.1	20.8	92.6

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 Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,288 (18.5%)	$10,054 (81.5%)	$12,342
2020	$4,439 (31.7%)	$9,566 (68.3%)	$14,005
2021	$2,065 (13.9%)	$12,788 (86.1%)	$14,853
2022	$6,526 (35.2%)	$11,998 (64.8%)	$18,524
2023	$6,254 (33.4%)	$12,452 (66.6%)	$18,705

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts

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 (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts)	6.2	6.2
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 (Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts)	23.4	9.2	14.2%
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	723	793	9.7%
African American	711	783	10.1%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	4	5	25%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	3	3
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.1%	92.6%	1.4%

Schools Near Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts

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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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts	Public	PK, KG-8	18440 Hoover St	Detroit	48205	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-6700	793	38	20.8	92.6%	3 (0.4%)	783 (98.7%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6.6	1423^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	4.2%		4.2	1461^st of 1470 public elementary schools	0.6%	38	15.6	4.7	5.5	21.2	8.1	10.2	8.3		3.6			5.6		7.6		$18,705	$6,254	$12,452
Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School	Public	K-8	13840 Lappin St	Detroit	48205	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-7022	355	24	15.0	98.0%	4 (1.1%)	336 (94.6%)	5 (1.4%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	7.4	1404^th of 1486 public elementary schools	5.5%					(n/a)	26.7	13.3			11.8	10.8	14.3	15.4				10.2	11.8	23.3		$20,439	$6,357	$14,082
Trix Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	20045 Joann St	Detroit	48205	Wayne County	Michigan Educational Choice Center	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 426-1020	255	16	15.9	99.2%	0 (0.0%)	254 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	15.0															$14,842	$4,623	$10,219
Marion Law Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	19411 Cliff St	Detroit	48234	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-3400	362	22	16.3	90.9%	0 (0.0%)	361 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12	1309^th of 1486 public elementary schools	11.9%					(n/a)	19.2		17.1		22.9	7.0	16.7	20.0		14.3	6.7		22.9			$21,672	$6,261	$15,411
Academy of Warren	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	13943 E 8 Mile Rd	Warren	48089	Macomb County	Academy of Warren	Yes	No	No	Yes	(586) 552-8010	802	45	17.8	97.6%	2 (0.2%)	782 (97.5%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.1%)	3.8	1482^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	0.3%		3.5	1468^th of 1470 public elementary schools	0.1%	14	29.3			4.9	7.4		6.0	8.0	4.9	3.2			6.4	9.8		$12,546	$3,041	$9,505
Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham	Public	PK, KG-8	9860 Park Dr	Detroit	48213	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-8500	493	34	14.5	88.4%	3 (0.6%)	489 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5.8	1444^th of 1486 public elementary schools	2.8%		5.1	1443^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	1.8%	1	12.5			5.2	11.9	11.7	9.6	7.1			8.5	5.8	5.1	8.3		$21,584	$6,715	$14,869
Brewer Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	18025 Brock St	Detroit	48205	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-0404	468	26	18.0	93.2%	0 (0.0%)	466 (99.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.1	1486^th of 1486 public elementary schools	0.0%					(n/a)	10.2				5.7		8.3	5.4				5.2	6.0			$21,215	$7,231	$13,984
McKinley Elementary School	Public	K-5	13173 Toepfer Rd	Warren	48089	Macomb County	Van Dyke Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 758-8365	344	27	12.9	96.5%	52 (15.1%)	219 (63.7%)	10 (2.9%)	10 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (15.4%)	23.3	1114^th of 1486 public elementary schools	25.0%		25.3	1069^th of 1470 public elementary schools	27.3%	45			23.0	27.4	35.6			16.4	12.9	25.9			36.2		10.3	$18,953	$3,658	$15,295
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	22100 Federal Ave	Warren	48089	Macomb County	Van Dyke Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 758-8342	355	26	13.6	96.9%	58 (16.3%)	250 (70.4%)	8 (2.3%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (9.3%)	11.4	1322^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	11.0%		20.7	1133^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	22.9%	189			22.2	15.6	19.7			25.5	15.6	9.8			10.0		4.9	$17,580	$3,405	$14,175
Fisher Magnet Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	15510 E State Fair St	Detroit	48205	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(313) 642-4854	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	4.2	1477^th of 1486 public elementary schools	0.6%					(n/a)	24.2	8.1	3.9	8.0	8.6	6.6	9.7	6.6	4.6	4.9				4.8

Frequently Asked Questions about Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts

What is the racial makeup of Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts?

Students at Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts are 99% African American.

What district is Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts in?

Detroit Public Schools Community District

What schools do graduates of Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts attend?

Students who attend Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts usually go on to attend:

High : Osborn High School

How many students attend Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts?

In the 2022-23 school year, 793 students attended Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts.

Is Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts a good school?

Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts ranks in the bottom 4.2% of Michigan elementary schools.

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