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:
1287th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,701 Help


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

High:    Mumford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  368

Racial breakdown:

African American:
97.0%
Two or more races:
1.4%
White:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology ranks worse than 86.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 13th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.01. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (97%), two or more races (1.4%), American Indian (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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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...)
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Compare Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology employs 21.9 full-time teachers.
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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 1287th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology 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 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.45 1357th 1408 3.6%
2022 6.99 1273rd 1344 5.3%
2023 21.54 1122nd 1470 23.7%
2024 13.01 1287th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.24 1349th 1397 3.4%
2019 8.31 1096th 1134 3.4%
2023 35.45 883rd 1350 34.6%
2024 19.30 1160th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.28 1414th 1443 2.0%
2019 5.42 1148th 1171 2.0%
2023 19.94 1061st 1321 19.7%
2024 9.56 1248th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.94 1380th 1446 4.6%
2023 26.64 965th 1334 27.7%
2024 13.88 1189th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.68 412th 475 13.3%
2019 19.09 187th 212 11.8%
2022 23.91 123rd 158 22.2%
2023 47.21 135th 321 57.9%
2024 37.87 191st 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.

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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 Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 1 324 0 0 0 0 0 0 325
2018 2 374 0 0 0 0 0 0 376
2019 0 411 0 0 0 0 0 0 411
2020 0 396 0 0 1 0 0 0 397
2021 0 351 0 1 1 0 1 0 354
2022 0 327 1 3 1 0 4 0 336
2023 2 357 1 1 2 0 5 0 368

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 1357th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1122nd 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)10.442.9
 32.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)11.912.4
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology)14.937.5
 22.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)1613.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology)15.115.8
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)14.111.6
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology)19.614.7
 4.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)11.512.1
 0.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students411368
 10.5%
African American411357
 13.1%
American Indian02
Asian01
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White02
Two or More Races05
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.8%88%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology

In the 2022-23 school year, 368 students attended 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.

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

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

High : Mumford High School


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