Cooke STEM Academy

Summary:

Cooke STEM Academy is an elementary school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 334 students in grades PK-6. 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 from SchoolDigger. Cooke STEM Academy has a predominantly African American student population, with over 99% of students identifying as such.

Cooke STEM Academy faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.3% to 75.5% in recent years, which is much higher than the state and district averages. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step proficiency rates, is also consistently lower than state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 9.8% of 4th-grade students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 43.3% statewide. Cooke STEM Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Michigan elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it among the lowest-performing schools in the state.

The challenges faced by Cooke STEM Academy are not unique to the school, as nearby schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District, such as Gompers Elementary/Middle School, Coleman A. Young Elementary School, and Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts, also exhibit similar challenges with low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and low rankings compared to the state. Addressing these systemic issues will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that addresses the underlying social, economic, and educational factors contributing to the persistent achievement gaps in the Detroit area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 18800 Puritan St
       Detroit, MI  48223-1350


(313) 494-7458

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1351st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,912 Help


Students who attend Cooke STEM Academy usually attend:

High:    Henry Ford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  334

Racial breakdown:

African American:
99.4%
White:
0.3%
Hispanic:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cooke STEM Academy ranks worse than 90.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 28th 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 9.72. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (99.4%), Hispanic (0.3%), White (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cooke STEM Academy is 13.8, which is the 10th best among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
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Compare Cooke STEM Academy employs 24.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cooke STEM Academy is $22,912, which is the 16th highest among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cooke STEM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Cooke STEM Academy 1351st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Cooke STEM Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Male students:
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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 Cooke STEM Academy

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Rank History for all students at Cooke STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.56 1307th 1408 7.2%
2022 5.43 1301st 1344 3.2%
2023 7.56 1378th 1470 6.3%
2024 9.72 1351st 1486 9.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cooke STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.17 1299th 1397 7.0%
2019 9.30 1085th 1134 4.3%
2023 7.89 1307th 1350 3.2%
2024 15.03 1229th 1381 11.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Cooke STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.39 1373rd 1443 4.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Cooke STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.25 1353rd 1446 6.4%
2023 6.64 1284th 1334 3.7%
2024 12.00 1214th 1347 9.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Cooke STEM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.75 364th 475 23.4%
2019 27.75 149th 212 29.7%
2022 17.30 137th 158 13.3%
2023 22.94 265th 321 17.4%
2024 26.85 257th 348 26.1%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cooke STEM Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 2 290 1 1 0 0 0 0 294
2018 6 343 0 1 2 0 0 0 352
2019 4 357 1 2 1 0 0 0 365
2020 1 358 0 2 0 0 0 0 361
2021 3 359 0 2 0 0 1 0 365
2022 1 345 0 1 1 0 4 0 352
2023 1 332 0 1 0 0 0 0 334

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 Cooke STEM Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 294 19.0 15.4 86.7
2018 352 19.0 18.5 87.2
2019 365 22.0 16.5 82.5
2020 361 24.5 14.7 73.7
2021 365 23.0 15.8 80
2022 352 24.0 14.6 82.1
2023 334 24.1 13.8 81.1

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 Cooke STEM Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 294 19.0 15.4 86.7
2018 352 19.0 18.5 87.2
2019 365 22.0 16.5 82.5
2020 361 24.5 14.7 73.7
2021 365 23.0 15.8 80
2022 352 24.0 14.6 82.1
2023 334 24.1 13.8 81.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cooke STEM Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,427 (15.9%) $12,794 (84.1%) $15,220
2020 $4,931 (29.8%) $11,595 (70.2%) $16,526
2021 $2,158 (12.5%) $15,044 (87.5%) $17,202
2022 $7,544 (33.3%) $15,124 (66.7%) $22,668
2023 $6,856 (29.9%) $16,056 (70.1%) $22,912

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cooke 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 1307th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1378th of 1470 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Cooke STEM Academy)15.110.6
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)1613.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cooke STEM Academy)13.319.4
 6.1%
   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 Students365334
 8.5%
African American357332
 7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White41
 75%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.5%81.1%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cooke STEM Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 334 students attended Cooke STEM Academy.

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

High : Henry Ford High School

Students at Cooke STEM Academy are 99% African American.

Cooke STEM Academy ranks in the bottom 9.1% of Michigan elementary schools.


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