Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology

Summary:

Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology is a public elementary school in Detroit, Michigan that serves 368 students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade. 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.

Bagley Elementary faces significant challenges, including a student population that is 97% African American and over 85% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 15-20% of Michigan elementary schools based on academic performance, with proficiency rates in state assessments that are well below the state and district averages. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, ranging from 29% to 70% over the past 5 years. Despite relatively high per-student spending and small class sizes, the school's performance lags behind many nearby schools in the district, such as Bates Academy, which significantly outperforms Bagley Elementary on academic measures.

Addressing the root causes of Bagley Elementary's challenges, such as student engagement, family support, and instructional quality, will be crucial to improving outcomes for the students. While funding and class sizes do not appear to be the primary issues, the school's performance indicates that more targeted interventions and support are needed to help these students succeed.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

8100 Curtis St
Detroit, MI 48221-2519

(313) 494-7175

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1287^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,701

Students who attend Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology usually attend:

High:

Mumford High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 368

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.0%

Two or more races:

1.4%

White:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology ranks worse than 86.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 13^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 13.01. (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 (97%), two or more races (1.4%), American Indian (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology is 16.8. 41 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology employs 21.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology is $19,701. 60 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology:

SchoolDigger ranks Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology 1287^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

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 Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology

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Rank History for all students at Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	5.45	1357^th	1408	3.6%
2022	6.99	1273^rd	1344	5.3%
2023	21.54	1122^nd	1470	23.7%
2024	13.01	1287^th	1486	13.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	9.24	1349^th	1397	3.4%
2019	8.31	1096^th	1134	3.4%
2023	35.45	883^rd	1350	34.6%
2024	19.30	1160^th	1381	16.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	6.28	1414^th	1443	2.0%
2019	5.42	1148^th	1171	2.0%
2023	19.94	1061^st	1321	19.7%
2024	9.56	1248^th	1342	7.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	7.94	1380^th	1446	4.6%
2023	26.64	965^th	1334	27.7%
2024	13.88	1189^th	1347	11.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	22.68	412^th	475	13.3%
2019	19.09	187^th	212	11.8%
2022	23.91	123^rd	158	22.2%
2023	47.21	135^th	321	57.9%
2024	37.87	191^st	348	45.1%

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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 Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	1	324	0	0	0	0	325
2018	2	374	0	0	0	0	376
2019	0	411	0	0	0	0	411
2020	0	396	0	0	1	0	397
2021	0	351	0	1	1	1	354
2022	0	327	1	3	1	4	336
2023	2	357	1	1	2	5	368

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 Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	325	18.0	18.0	79.1
2018	376	20.0	18.8	87.5
2019	411	21.5	19.1	88.8
2020	397	25.0	15.8	84.1
2021	354	27.0	13.1	87.9
2022	336	27.0	12.4	86.9
2023	368	21.9	16.8	88

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 Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	325	18.0	18.0	79.1
2018	376	20.0	18.8	87.5
2019	411	21.5	19.1	88.8
2020	397	25.0	15.8	84.1
2021	354	27.0	13.1	87.9
2022	336	27.0	12.4	86.9
2023	368	21.9	16.8	88

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 Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,280 (16.5%)	$11,516 (83.5%)	$13,796
2020	$5,352 (33.7%)	$10,529 (66.3%)	$15,881
2021	$2,393 (13.5%)	$15,308 (86.5%)	$17,702
2022	$7,726 (33.9%)	$15,045 (66.1%)	$22,771
2023	$6,274 (31.8%)	$13,427 (68.2%)	$19,701

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1357^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1122^nd of 1470 Elementary schools	20.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology)	10.4	42.9	32.5%
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 (Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology)	14.9	37.5	22.6%
3rd Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	16	13.9	2.1%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology)	15.1	15.8	0.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	14.1	11.6	2.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology)	19.6	14.7	4.9%
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%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	411	368	10.5%
African American	411	357	13.1%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	2
Two or More Races	0	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.8%	88%	0.8%

Schools Near Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology

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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
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
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
MacDowell Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4201 W Outer Dr	Detroit	48221	Wayne County	MacDowell Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-8141	368	21	17.5	99.5%	3 (0.8%)	362 (98.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	11.1				14.7	11.9	7.9							22.2			$14,604	$3,458	$11,146
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
Bates Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	19701 Wyoming St	Detroit	48221	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-7000	755	40	18.6	57.7%	0 (0.0%)	752 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	84.5	193^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	87.0%		78.6	267^th of 1470 public elementary schools	81.8%	74	77.5	36.0	51.4	76.3	75.0	59.8	52.7	70.3	70.0	51.3	44.1	53.3	64.5	44.4	22.4	28.9	$19,563	$6,215	$13,348
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
Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-8	16827 Appoline St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 341-4944	380	9	42.2	90.8%	0 (0.0%)	376 (98.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	23.6	1108^th of 1486 public elementary schools	25.4%		25.2	1070^th of 1470 public elementary schools	27.2%	38	43.5		7.9	23.5	15.4	15.8	23.8	17.9					80.8	82.6			$14,149	$2,561	$11,588
AdamsYoung Building	Public, Charter	K-5	13130 Grove St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Lincoln-King Adams-Young Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 734-7193	447	13	34.3	99.6%	0 (0.0%)	443 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5.4	1456^th of 1486 public elementary schools	2.0%		7.4	1389^th of 1470 public elementary schools	5.5%	67			8.6	8.3	9.0			19.0	4.8	3.4			6.7		3.4		$00	$00	$00
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology

Is Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology a good school?

Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology ranks in the bottom 13.4% of Michigan elementary schools.

How many students attend Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology?

In the 2022-23 school year, 368 students attended Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology.

What is the racial makeup of Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology?

Students at Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology are 97% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology in?

Detroit Public Schools Community District

What schools do graduates of Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology attend?

Students who attend Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology usually go on to attend:

High : Mumford High School

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