Bunche Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Bunche Preparatory Academy is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Detroit Public Schools Community District, with a student population of 401 that is predominantly African American (over 90%) and located in a low-income area of Detroit, where 92.77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $24,105, Bunche Preparatory Academy faces significant challenges, with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 48.1% to 88.8% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than nearby schools like Chrysler Elementary School and The James and Grace Lee Boggs School, which have chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 23.3% to 79.0%. This has contributed to the school's very low academic performance, with only 13.5% of 4th graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 44.3% statewide, and the school ranking in the bottom 2% of Michigan elementary schools.

While the challenges at Bunche Preparatory Academy are significant, the success of nearby schools serving similar student populations suggests that it is possible for the school to improve. By learning from the strategies and practices of higher-performing schools in the area, and addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and low academic achievement, Bunche Preparatory Academy may be able to better serve its students and community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

2715 Macomb St
Detroit, MI 48207-3830

(313) 494-8350

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,105

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 401

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.3%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bunche Preparatory Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.03. (See more...)

Compare Details Bunche Preparatory Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.77. (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 (93.3%), two or more races (3.7%), American Indian (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bunche Preparatory Academy is 12.8, which is the 4^th best among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Bunche Preparatory Academy employs 31.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bunche Preparatory Academy is $24,105, which is the 8^th highest among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bunche Preparatory Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Bunche Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Bunche Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.03	1445^th	1470	1.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bunche Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	7.76	1370^th	1397	1.9%
2023	6.91	1323^rd	1350	2.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Bunche Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.42	1411^th	1443	2.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Bunche Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.19	1425^th	1446	1.5%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Bunche Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	19.54	443^rd	475	6.7%
2023	14.91	302^nd	321	5.9%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bunche Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bunche Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.77	821^st	883	7.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bunche Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	8.78	785^th	815	3.7%
2023	12.79	748^th	825	9.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Bunche Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	5.87	778^th	794	2.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Bunche Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	8.85	757^th	797	5.0%
2023	8.73	732^nd	776	5.7%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Bunche Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	20.14	327^th	366	10.7%
2023	23.37	240^th	310	22.6%

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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 Bunche Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	4	507	1	5	0	0	517
2018	6	569	0	9	0	0	584
2019	7	524	0	6	0	0	537
2020	9	456	0	5	11	22	503
2021	9	408	0	5	11	31	464
2022	4	383	0	4	8	17	416
2023	2	374	0	5	5	15	401

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 Bunche Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	517	33.0	15.6	85.9
2018	584	39.0	14.9	91.8
2019	537	35.5	15.1	91.8
2020	503	34.0	14.7	87.3
2021	464	36.0	12.8	91.6
2022	416	36.0	11.5	90.4
2023	401	31.1	12.8	92.8

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 Bunche Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	517	33.0	15.6	85.9
2018	584	39.0	14.9	91.8
2019	537	35.5	15.1	91.8
2020	503	34.0	14.7	87.3
2021	464	36.0	12.8	91.6
2022	416	36.0	11.5	90.4
2023	401	31.1	12.8	92.8

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 Bunche Preparatory Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,982 (13.2%)	$13,019 (86.8%)	$15,001
2020	$4,723 (28.4%)	$11,911 (71.6%)	$16,634
2021	$2,387 (12.3%)	$16,974 (87.7%)	$19,361
2022	$7,565 (31.3%)	$16,623 (68.7%)	$24,188
2023	$6,452 (26.8%)	$17,653 (73.2%)	$24,105

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bunche Preparatory Academy

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 (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bunche Preparatory Academy)	28.3	22.9	5.4%
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	537	401	25.3%
African American	524	374	28.6%
American Indian	0	5
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	5	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	7	2	71.4%
Two or More Races	0	15
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.8%	92.8%	1%

Schools Near Bunche Preparatory Academy

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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
Bunche Preparatory Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2715 Macomb St	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-8350	401	31	12.8	92.8%	2 (0.5%)	374 (93.3%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)								(n/a)	14.3				9.7		11.1			10.0							$24,105	$6,452	$17,653
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2985 E Jefferson Ave	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 259-1744	635	18	35.2	97.8%	0 (0.0%)	633 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	8.1	1386^th of 1486 public elementary schools	6.7%		5.3	1438^th of 1470 public elementary schools	2.2%	52			6.4	17.4	16.8			8.2	13.0	11.9			13.9				$14,478	$3,403	$11,075
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	2251 Antietam Ave	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 782-4400	469	24	19.5	73.1%	1 (0.2%)	462 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	18.9	1180^th of 1486 public elementary schools	20.6%		25.3	1068^th of 1470 public elementary schools	27.3%	112			20.5	25.9	37.3			17.9	11.8	16.9			27.7		8.4		$11,600	$2,876	$8,725
Chrysler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1445 E Lafayette St	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-8440	136	10	14.3	77.9%	1 (0.7%)	132 (97.1%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	69.1	420^th of 1486 public elementary schools	71.7%		70.2	387^th of 1470 public elementary schools	73.7%	33			33.3	71.4	77.3			54.2	61.9	40.9			50.0		18.2		$25,542	$7,144	$18,398
Detroit Edison Public School Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1903 Wilkins St	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Edison Public School Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 833-1100	832	29	29.1	72.6%	2 (0.2%)	815 (98.0%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.7%)	33.1	967^th of 1486 public elementary schools	34.9%		39.2	864^th of 1470 public elementary schools	41.2%	103	70.2	14.9	39.2	36.9	46.0	37.3	59.2	27.8	23.3	27.6	10.8	16.3	29.9	48.9	5.7	20.2	$11,666	$3,439	$8,227
Moses Field Center	Public	PK, KG-8	1100 Sheridan St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	No	(313) 866-5790	66	9	7.3	84.8%	5 (7.6%)	54 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)																	$47,197	$15,533	$31,665
Spain ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	3700 Beaubien St	Detroit	48201	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-2081	368	25	14.9	83.7%	5 (1.4%)	353 (95.9%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	10.3	1340^th of 1486 public elementary schools	9.8%		11.5	1291^st of 1470 public elementary schools	12.2%	49	31.3	6.3	11.4	26.3	12.2	9.3	24.5	25.7	16.2	7.7			10.0	12.8		8.2	$21,451	$6,850	$14,601
Garvey Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2301 Van Dyke St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-7400	362	30	12.2	87.0%	0 (0.0%)	359 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9.8	1346^th of 1486 public elementary schools	9.4%		7.6	1373^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	6.6%	27	19.4		21.4	21.4	12.1	6.7		21.4	9.5								$23,772	$6,428	$17,344
The James and Grace Lee Boggs School	Public, Charter	K-8	7600 Goethe St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	The James and Grace Lee Boggs School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 923-2301	154	11	14.0	63.0%	35 (22.7%)	94 (61.0%)	10 (6.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.1%)	54.1	647^th of 1486 public elementary schools	56.5%		57.3	583^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	60.3%	64		27.3	41.7	42.9	62.5	50.0		26.1	45.5	25.0			50.0	66.7		33.3	$12,947	$00	$12,947
Plymouth Educational Center	Public, Charter	K-8	1460 E Forest Ave	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Plymouth Educational Center Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 831-3280	435	9	47.0	92.2%	4 (0.9%)	430 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	25.6					10.5											$14,008	$4,300	$9,708

Frequently Asked Questions about Bunche Preparatory Academy

How many students attend Bunche Preparatory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 401 students attended Bunche Preparatory Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Bunche Preparatory Academy?

Students at Bunche Preparatory Academy are 93% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

What district is Bunche Preparatory Academy in?

Detroit Public Schools Community District

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