Is Emerson ElementaryMiddle School a good school?

Emerson ElementaryMiddle School ranks in the bottom 0.9% of Michigan elementary schools.

How many students attend Emerson ElementaryMiddle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 569 students attended Emerson ElementaryMiddle School.

What is the racial makeup of Emerson ElementaryMiddle School?

Students at Emerson ElementaryMiddle School are 99% African American.

What schools do graduates of Emerson ElementaryMiddle School attend?

Students who attend Emerson ElementaryMiddle School usually go on to attend: High : Henry Ford High School

Emerson ElementaryMiddle School

Summary:

Emerson ElementaryMiddle School is a public school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 519 students in grades PK-8. The school is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which has a 0-star rating and is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in the state.

Emerson faces significant challenges, including extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 49.2% to 87.6% over the past 5 years, which is much higher than the state and district averages. Academically, the school's performance is extremely low, with only 6.6% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 39.6% statewide and 11.7% in the district. Emerson has consistently ranked in the bottom 1-2% of Michigan elementary schools, and its performance is particularly low for African American students and students of low socioeconomic status.

While Emerson's per-student spending is relatively high at $23,165 in 2022-2023, this has not translated to improved academic outcomes. Nearby schools, such as Bow ElementaryMiddle School and Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts, also struggle academically, but some nearby charter schools, like Detroit Achievement Academy and Pembroke Academy, generally outperform Emerson and the district. Addressing the systemic issues facing Emerson and the broader Detroit Public Schools Community District will require a multi-faceted approach that goes beyond just increasing funding and resources.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

18240 Huntington Rd
Detroit, MI 48219-2800

(313) 831-9688

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1472^nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,165

Students who attend Emerson ElementaryMiddle School usually attend:

High:

Henry Ford High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 569

Racial breakdown:

African American:

99.3%

White:

0.4%

Hispanic:

0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Emerson ElementaryMiddle School ranks worse than 99.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 56^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 4.58. (See more...)

Compare Details Emerson ElementaryMiddle School ranks worse than 95.9% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.33. (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 (99.3%), White (0.4%), Hispanic (0.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emerson ElementaryMiddle School is 16.7. 43 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Emerson ElementaryMiddle School employs 34 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emerson ElementaryMiddle School is $23,165, which is the 15^th highest among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Emerson ElementaryMiddle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Emerson ElementaryMiddle School 1472^nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Emerson ElementaryMiddle School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Emerson ElementaryMiddle School 860^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Emerson ElementaryMiddle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 all elementary school students at Emerson ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	2.27	1403^rd	1408	0.4%
2023	4.05	1463^rd	1470	0.5%
2024	4.58	1472^nd	1486	0.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Emerson ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	8.77	1355^th	1397	3.0%
2019	2.95	1130^th	1134	0.4%
2023	5.23	1342^nd	1350	0.6%
2024	5.42	1372^nd	1381	0.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Emerson ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.78	1405^th	1443	2.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Emerson ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.89	1405^th	1446	2.8%
2024	5.32	1321^st	1347	1.9%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Emerson ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	23.03	408^th	475	14.1%
2019	8.06	210^th	212	0.9%
2023	12.73	310^th	321	3.4%
2024	13.60	334^th	348	4.0%

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

Rank History for Emerson ElementaryMiddle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Emerson ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.21	857^th	883	2.9%
2024	7.33	860^th	897	4.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Emerson ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	9.58	777^th	815	4.7%
2023	8.26	791^st	825	4.1%
2024	9.99	794^th	836	5.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Emerson ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	8.05	750^th	794	5.5%
2024	6.84	751^st	771	2.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Emerson ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	8.79	758^th	797	4.9%
2024	7.57	757^th	786	3.7%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Emerson ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	23.95	294^th	366	19.7%
2023	17.77	277^th	310	10.6%
2024	19.60	262^nd	300	12.7%

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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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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	4	547	3	0	0	554
2018	5	556	2	1	3	567
2019	5	581	1	1	6	594
2020	5	608	1	0	0	614
2021	4	613	1	0	2	620
2022	3	580	2	1	2	588
2023	4	508	3	2	2	519
2024	2	565	1	0	1	569

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 Emerson ElementaryMiddle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	554	28.0	19.7	92.1
2018	567	35.0	16.2	97.2
2019	594	38.5	15.4	94.4
2020	614	42.0	14.6	85.5
2021	620	36.5	16.9	87.9
2022	588	36.6	16.0	87.9
2023	519	36.5	14.2	89.6
2024	569	34.0	16.7	90.7

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 Emerson ElementaryMiddle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	554	28.0	19.7	92.1
2018	567	35.0	16.2	97.2
2019	594	38.5	15.4	94.4
2020	614	42.0	14.6	85.5
2021	620	36.5	16.9	87.9
2022	588	36.6	16.0	87.9
2023	519	36.5	14.2	89.6
2024	569	34.0	16.7	90.7

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 Emerson ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,449 (17.7%)	$11,426 (82.4%)	$13,874
2020	$5,260 (33.3%)	$10,514 (66.7%)	$15,774
2021	$2,258 (13.8%)	$14,073 (86.2%)	$16,331
2022	$7,097 (33.6%)	$14,047 (66.4%)	$21,144
2023	$7,382 (31.9%)	$15,783 (68.1%)	$23,165

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Emerson ElementaryMiddle School

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 1403^rd of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1463^rd of 1470 Elementary schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Emerson ElementaryMiddle School)	7.4	14.3	6.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	12.7	14.8	2.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Emerson ElementaryMiddle School)	5.9	6.1	0.2%
4th Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	10.9	11.1	0.2%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Emerson ElementaryMiddle School)	13.8	4.7	9.1%
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%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Emerson ElementaryMiddle School)	14	9	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	13.1	14.1	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Emerson ElementaryMiddle School)	37.3	5.3	32%
8th Grade Social Studies (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	7	5.3	1.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	594	519	12.6%
African American	581	508	12.6%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	4	20%
Two or More Races	6	2	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94.4%	89.6%	4.8%

Schools Near Emerson ElementaryMiddle School

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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
Emerson ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	18240 Huntington Rd	Detroit	48219	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 831-9688	569	34	16.7	90.7%	2 (0.4%)	565 (99.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4.6	1472^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	0.9%		4.1	1463^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	0.5%	9	28.6		6.6	6.3	12.5	7.0	13.0	11.5				5.6	5.4	7.9		7.9	$23,165	$7,382	$15,783
Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts	Public	PK, KG-8	10700 Santa Maria St	Detroit	48221	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 340-4400	631	33	19.1	86.5%	3 (0.5%)	619 (98.1%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	6.7	1419^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.5%		5.7	1431^st of 1470 public elementary schools	2.7%	12	21.6	8.0	8.0	16.7	13.0	13.4	16.7	6.8	10.7	6.5		12.8	9.1	11.4		3.5	$19,224	$6,453	$12,771
Cooke STEM Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	18800 Puritan St	Detroit	48223	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-7458	333	24	13.9	85.3%	1 (0.3%)	325 (97.6%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9.7	1351^st of 1486 public elementary schools	9.1%		7.6	1378^th of 1470 public elementary schools	6.3%	27				9.8	25.6	18.2		7.0		7.0	9.1		11.6				$22,912	$6,856	$16,056
Rutherford Winans Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	16411 Curtis St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Rutherford Winans Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0709	161	12	14.0	93.8%	0 (0.0%)	160 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	37.5							19.1						25.0		18.8	$15,614	$4,644	$10,969
Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus	Public, Magnet, Charter	PK, KG-8	21605 W 7 Mile Rd	Detroit	48219	Wayne County	Detroit Service Learning Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 541-7619	919	54	17.1	99.7%	0 (0.0%)	917 (99.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3.5	1484^th of 1486 public elementary schools	0.1%		3.7	1466^th of 1470 public elementary schools	0.3%	18	25.5		7.6	2.8	8.2	6.8	14.1					3.0	3.6	11.3		3.1	$14,080	$4,024	$10,056
Old Redford Academy Elementary	Public, Magnet, Charter	PK, KG-4	17195 Redford St	Detroit	48219	Wayne County	Old Redford Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 532-7510	272	15	18.1	93.4%	0 (0.0%)	264 (97.1%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	7.1	1413^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.9%		5.5	1434^th of 1470 public elementary schools	2.4%	21			13.6	7.1				16.9	7.1								$13,001	$5,908	$7,093
Detroit Achievement Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7000 W Outer Dr	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Achievement Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 468-9518	341	25	13.6	93.5%	9 (2.6%)	328 (96.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	29.8	1018^th of 1486 public elementary schools	31.5%		18.6	1180^th of 1470 public elementary schools	19.7%	162	52.0		30.6	26.9	62.5	23.1	40.0	28.6	24.0	12.5	15.4	29.2	33.3	28.0			$12,529	$2,995	$9,534
Bow ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	19801 Prevost St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0500	514	33	15.5	90.9%	0 (0.0%)	513 (99.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.4	1454^th of 1486 public elementary schools	2.2%		7.9	1367^th of 1470 public elementary schools	7.0%	87	22.6		9.4	6.9	12.5	10.2	16.4	6.3	8.6		6.1	9.0	8.3	13.2			$20,071	$6,577	$13,494
Pembroke Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	19940 Mansfield St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Pembroke Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 243-0092	343	23	14.9	92.4%	1 (0.3%)	301 (87.8%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (10.8%)	79.8	252^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	83.0%		88.8	127^th of 1470 public elementary schools	91.4%	125			40.7	60.6	83.3	72.7		59.3	69.7	46.7	72.7		60.0		23.3	30.0	$16,894	$1,776	$15,118
MadisonCarver Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	19900 Mcintyre St	Detroit	48219	Wayne County	Madison-Carver Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 716-7193	261	11	23.7	96.6%	0 (0.0%)	256 (98.1%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10.2	1342^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	9.7%		9.6	1327^th of 1470 public elementary schools	9.7%	15				19.6	17.0			22.9	12.5				10.6		6.5		$18,271	$5,333	$12,939

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