Carver STEM Academy

Summary:

Carver STEM Academy is an elementary school located in Detroit, Michigan, serving grades PK-8 with a student population of 493. The school is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carver STEM Academy faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, and a student population that is predominantly African American and from low-income families. The school consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 8.33% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 43.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism rates at Carver STEM Academy have ranged from 28.5% to 78.2% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, around 90% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Dixon Elementary and Gardner Elementary, Carver STEM Academy's performance is generally lower, despite facing similar challenges with racial makeup, socioeconomic status, and chronic absenteeism. Addressing the systemic issues at Carver STEM Academy will require a comprehensive, collaborative approach involving the school, Detroit Public Schools Community District, and community stakeholders.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

18701 Paul St
Detroit, MI 48228-3868

(313) 240-6622

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1368^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,856

Students who attend Carver STEM Academy usually attend:

High:

Cody High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 493

Racial breakdown:

African American:

83.0%

White:

8.3%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carver STEM Academy ranks worse than 92.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 31^st among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.8. (See more...)

Compare Details Carver STEM Academy ranks worse than 95.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.7. (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 (83%), White (8.3%), Hispanic (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carver STEM Academy is 17.4. 46 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Carver STEM Academy employs 28.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carver STEM Academy is $19,856. 57 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carver STEM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Carver STEM Academy 1368^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Carver STEM Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Carver STEM Academy 855^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Carver STEM Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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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 Carver STEM Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Carver STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.25	1460^th	1470	0.7%
2024	8.80	1368^th	1486	7.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Carver STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	7.93	1367^th	1397	2.1%
2023	5.32	1340^th	1350	0.7%
2024	13.34	1253^rd	1381	9.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Carver STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	5.76	1420^th	1443	1.6%
2024	11.71	1217^th	1342	9.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Carver STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	10.02	1331^st	1446	8.0%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Carver STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	16.98	458^th	475	3.6%
2024	25.11	268^th	348	23.0%

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

Rank History for Carver STEM Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Carver STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	9.85	732^nd	792	7.6%
2022	7.60	745^th	776	4.0%
2023	5.98	858^th	883	2.8%
2024	7.70	855^th	897	4.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Carver STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	11.47	759^th	815	6.9%
2019	15.68	601^st	672	10.6%
2022	12.26	648^th	691	6.2%
2023	6.99	802^nd	825	2.8%
2024	11.26	777^th	836	7.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Carver STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	8.32	747^th	794	5.9%
2024	5.83	758^th	771	1.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Carver STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	11.77	713^th	797	10.5%
2024	7.07	760^th	786	3.3%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Carver STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	31.07	244^th	366	33.3%
2024	21.48	250^th	300	16.7%

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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 Carver STEM Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	12	264	0	22	1	1	1	301
2018	20	270	0	23	0	2	0	315
2019	19	310	0	23	0	2	0	354
2020	26	361	0	36	0	2	0	425
2021	25	320	0	32	0	2	0	379
2022	38	360	0	29	0	1	4	432
2023	41	409	2	34	1	2	4	493

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 Carver STEM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	301	20.0	15.0	83.7
2018	315	21.0	15.0	89.5
2019	354	24.0	14.7	91.8
2020	425	26.0	16.3	86.8
2021	379	26.0	14.5	92.9
2022	432	27.0	16.0	89.4
2023	493	28.2	17.4	89.9

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 Carver STEM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	301	20.0	15.0	83.7
2018	315	21.0	15.0	89.5
2019	354	24.0	14.7	91.8
2020	425	26.0	16.3	86.8
2021	379	26.0	14.5	92.9
2022	432	27.0	16.0	89.4
2023	493	28.2	17.4	89.9

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 Carver STEM Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,019 (12.5%)	$14,093 (87.5%)	$16,112
2020	$4,639 (28.7%)	$11,532 (71.3%)	$16,171
2021	$2,496 (13.9%)	$15,468 (86.1%)	$17,965
2022	$7,389 (34.7%)	$13,900 (65.3%)	$21,290
2023	$6,384 (32.2%)	$13,472 (67.8%)	$19,856

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carver STEM 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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 732^nd of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 858^th of 883 Middle schools	4.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Carver STEM Academy)	35.5	9.8	25.7%
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%
8th Grade Mathematics (Carver STEM Academy)	16.1	12.1	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	9	8.4	0.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.2	5.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	354	493	39.3%
African American	310	409	31.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	23	34	47.8%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	19	41	115.8%
Two or More Races	0	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.8%	89.9%	1.9%

Schools Near Carver STEM 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
Carver STEM Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	18701 Paul St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 240-6622	493	28	17.4	89.9%	41 (8.3%)	409 (83.0%)	34 (6.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	8.8	1368^th of 1486 public elementary schools	7.9%		4.2	1460^th of 1470 public elementary schools	0.7%	92	27.1	8.5		8.3	25.8	8.9	8.3					7.3	17.1	12.1			$19,856	$6,384	$13,472
The Dearborn Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	19310 Ford Rd	Dearborn	48128	Wayne County	The Dearborn Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 982-1300	515	31	16.6	97.9%	274 (53.2%)	53 (10.3%)	186 (36.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.1	1382^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	7.0%		6.9	1396^th of 1470 public elementary schools	5.0%	14	29.4	12.7	5.7	13.7	19.2	11.1	10.2	7.0	17.0	5.6	10.7	16.4	13.0	23.6		7.3	$17,616	$4,963	$12,653
Warrendale Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	19400 Sawyer St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Warrendale Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 240-4200	709	37	19.1	98.2%	1 (0.1%)	645 (91.0%)	18 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.1%)	9.8	1348^th of 1486 public elementary schools	9.3%		16.5	1219^th of 1470 public elementary schools	17.1%	129	35.8	15.1	12.3	24.3	17.4	13.8	35.8	20.5	10.8	10.1	4.6	20.8	8.8	11.3			$13,161	$2,043	$11,118
River Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	20755 Ann Arbor Trl	Dearborn Heights	48127	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-6750	389	27	14.5	87.7%	338 (86.9%)	36 (9.3%)	4 (1.0%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	64.8	486^th of 1486 public elementary schools	67.3%		51	677^th of 1470 public elementary schools	53.9%	191			69.5	52.9	50.7			68.3	50.0	34.8			34.8		20.3		$17,971	$3,278	$14,694
Gardner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6528 Mansfield St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 581-4615	282	14	19.8	89.0%	35 (12.4%)	237 (84.0%)	6 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	8.9	1365^th of 1486 public elementary schools	8.1%		9.7	1321^st of 1470 public elementary schools	10.1%	44				24.4	10.4			8.9	20.5	6.3			8.3				$21,323	$7,235	$14,088
Detroit Premier Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7781 Asbury Park	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Premier Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 945-1472	715	40	17.8	95.2%	7 (1.0%)	624 (87.3%)	33 (4.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.7%)	11.9	1310^th of 1486 public elementary schools	11.8%		11.9	1284^th of 1470 public elementary schools	12.7%	26	48.2	16.1	17.1	16.3	15.3	20.0	12.7	25.0	12.2	16.7	9.3	14.5	6.9	17.9		5.4	$12,884	$2,288	$10,597
Maples Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6801 Mead St	Dearborn	48126	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-6454	574	36	16.0	90.8%	565 (98.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	41.8	820^th of 1486 public elementary schools	44.8%		44.8	771^st of 1470 public elementary schools	47.6%	49			50.6	38.6	33.0			66.7	37.2	27.2			16.3		7.6		$18,148	$3,398	$14,750
Henry Ford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16140 Driscoll St	Dearborn	48126	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-4700	726	47	15.4	88.8%	693 (95.5%)	10 (1.4%)	4 (0.6%)	14 (1.9%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	31.7	992^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	33.2%		29	1003^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	31.8%	11			20.0	38.8	37.4			29.7	39.3	27.3			31.3		8.1		$19,508	$2,805	$16,703
Dixon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	8401 Trinity St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 947-1330	509	32	16.0	93.5%	3 (0.6%)	500 (98.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6.9	1415^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.8%		5.8	1428^th of 1470 public elementary schools	2.9%	13	16.1		9.8		17.1	4.9	6.0	14.6	12.5		4.9						$20,038	$6,541	$13,497
William Ford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14749 Alber St	Dearborn	48126	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-6400	578	43	13.3	90.1%	565 (97.8%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39.2	861^st of 1486 public elementary schools	42.1%		34.5	927^th of 1470 public elementary schools	36.9%	66			23.5	36.2	47.3			39.1	36.1	37.6			32.3		10.8		$19,564	$2,975	$16,588

Frequently Asked Questions about Carver STEM Academy

What is the racial makeup of Carver STEM Academy?

Students at Carver STEM Academy are 83% African American, 8% White, 7% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Carver STEM Academy attend?

Students who attend Carver STEM Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Cody High School

How many students attend Carver STEM Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 493 students attended Carver STEM Academy.

Is Carver STEM Academy a good school?

Carver STEM Academy ranks in the bottom 7.9% of Michigan elementary schools.

What district is Carver STEM Academy in?

Detroit Public Schools Community District

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