Gompers ElementaryMiddle School

Summary:

Gompers ElementaryMiddle School is a public school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 838 students in grades PK-8. 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. Gompers has a predominantly African American student population, with over 97% of students identifying as such in recent years.

Gompers ElementaryMiddle School faces significant challenges, including extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.1% in 2020-2021 to 82.3% in 2021-2022, which is much higher than state and district averages. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT proficiency rates, is also extremely low compared to state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 3.9% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 39.6% statewide. Gompers ranks in the bottom 5-10% of Michigan elementary schools for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Gompers, ranging from $14,434 in 2019-2020 to $22,912 in 2022-2023, the school's academic performance remains among the lowest in the state. Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Cooke STEM Academy, Edison Elementary School, and Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts, which also serve predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student populations, generally perform better than Gompers on academic measures. This suggests that factors beyond funding, such as instructional quality, school leadership, and resource allocation, may be more significant drivers of student outcomes at Gompers.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 14450 Burt Rd
       Detroit, MI  48223


(313) 494-7495

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1480th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,412 Help


Students who attend Gompers ElementaryMiddle School usually attend:

High:    Cody High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  838

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.0%
Two or more races:
1.0%
Hispanic:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.1% Help


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Compare Details Gompers ElementaryMiddle School ranks worse than 99.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 61st 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 4.05. (See more...)
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Compare Details Gompers ElementaryMiddle School ranks worse than 84.5% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.12. (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 (98%), two or more races (1%), Hispanic (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gompers ElementaryMiddle School is 19. 58 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gompers ElementaryMiddle School is $18,412. 67 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gompers ElementaryMiddle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gompers ElementaryMiddle School 1480th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Gompers ElementaryMiddle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Gompers ElementaryMiddle School 758th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Gompers ElementaryMiddle School 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 Gompers ElementaryMiddle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Gompers ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.75 1270th 1408 9.8%
2022 3.61 1328th 1344 1.2%
2023 4.78 1450th 1470 1.4%
2024 4.05 1480th 1486 0.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Gompers ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.29 1297th 1397 7.2%
2019 16.26 1009th 1134 11.0%
2022 4.30 1090th 1099 0.8%
2023 6.36 1331st 1350 1.4%
2024 5.04 1374th 1381 0.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Gompers ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.36 1375th 1443 4.7%
2019 16.83 1012th 1171 13.6%
2023 5.44 1290th 1321 2.3%
2024 2.31 1342nd 1342 0.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Gompers ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.88 1336th 1446 7.6%
2019 8.75 1135th 1196 5.1%
2023 3.71 1332nd 1334 0.1%
2024 3.98 1338th 1347 0.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Gompers ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.86 362nd 475 23.8%
2019 27.34 150th 212 29.2%
2022 12.68 149th 158 5.7%
2023 14.25 304th 321 5.3%
2024 10.91 345th 348 0.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Gompers ElementaryMiddle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Gompers ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.28 681st 792 14.0%
2022 9.02 732nd 776 5.7%
2023 9.12 813th 883 7.9%
2024 15.12 758th 897 15.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Gompers ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.83 648th 815 20.5%
2019 24.28 551st 672 18.0%
2022 13.47 639th 691 7.5%
2023 12.87 747th 825 9.5%
2024 18.68 703rd 836 15.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Gompers ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.43 634th 794 20.2%
2019 17.50 563rd 658 14.4%
2022 13.35 599th 657 8.8%
2023 10.80 699th 770 9.2%
2024 24.52 586th 771 24.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Gompers ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.54 687th 797 13.8%
2019 11.24 594th 639 7.0%
2023 8.59 733rd 776 5.5%
2024 9.80 741st 786 5.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Gompers ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.47 223rd 366 39.1%
2019 35.95 124th 196 36.7%
2022 25.18 146th 182 19.8%
2023 22.46 245th 310 21.0%
2024 30.05 202nd 300 32.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Gompers ElementaryMiddle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 7 775 0 10 0 0 1 0 793
2018 5 746 1 12 0 0 1 0 765
2019 5 785 0 9 0 0 1 0 800
2020 8 831 0 4 0 0 1 0 844
2021 5 729 0 8 0 0 1 0 743
2022 9 774 1 3 2 0 1 0 790
2023 2 821 1 5 0 1 8 0 838

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 Gompers ElementaryMiddle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 793 41.0 19.3 90.4
2018 765 41.0 18.6 93.6
2019 800 41.0 19.5 91.8
2020 844 43.0 19.6 85.5
2021 743 45.0 16.5 89.2
2022 790 44.0 17.9 90.4
2023 838 43.9 19.0 91.1

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 Gompers ElementaryMiddle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 793 41.0 19.3 90.4
2018 765 41.0 18.6 93.6
2019 800 41.0 19.5 91.8
2020 844 43.0 19.6 85.5
2021 743 45.0 16.5 89.2
2022 790 44.0 17.9 90.4
2023 838 43.9 19.0 91.1

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 Gompers ElementaryMiddle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,448 (18.5%) $10,758 (81.5%) $13,206
2020 $5,007 (34.7%) $9,426 (65.3%) $14,434
2021 $2,170 (13.4%) $14,048 (86.6%) $16,218
2022 $7,039 (35.5%) $12,815 (64.5%) $19,853
2023 $6,781 (36.8%) $11,631 (63.2%) $18,412

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gompers ElementaryMiddle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1270th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1450th of 1470 Elementary schools
 8.4%
Ranks 681st of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 813th of 883 Middle schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gompers ElementaryMiddle School)18.29.2
 9%
   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 (Gompers ElementaryMiddle School)16.48.2
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)1613.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gompers ElementaryMiddle School)1210.8
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)12.714.8
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Gompers ElementaryMiddle School)8.46
 2.4%
   4th Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)10.911.1
 0.2%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gompers ElementaryMiddle School)18.65.6
 13%
   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 (Gompers ElementaryMiddle School)10.49.5
 0.9%
   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%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gompers ElementaryMiddle School)18.214.1
 4.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)13.114.1
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Gompers ElementaryMiddle School)28.615
 13.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Detroit Public Schools Community District)75.3
 1.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gompers ElementaryMiddle School)30.219.2
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)24.524
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gompers ElementaryMiddle School)10.55.1
 5.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Detroit Public Schools Community District)98.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students800838
 4.8%
African American785821
 4.6%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic95
 44.4%
Pacific Islander01
White52
 60%
Two or More Races18
 700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.8%91.1%
 0.7%


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Students who attend Gompers ElementaryMiddle School usually go on to attend:

High : Cody High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 838 students attended Gompers ElementaryMiddle School.

Students at Gompers ElementaryMiddle School are 98% African American.

Gompers ElementaryMiddle School ranks in the bottom 0.4% of Michigan elementary schools.


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