John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

Summary:

John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Detroit, Michigan, a city that faces significant educational challenges. With a student population that is over 98% African American, the school has struggled with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates and very low academic performance compared to state and district averages.

The data reveals stark disparities at John R King, with proficiency rates on state assessments ranging from just 4.13% to 25.4% across grade levels, far below the state average of 39.6% for 3rd grade English Language Arts. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 5-10% of Michigan elementary schools in recent years, and its performance is particularly low for African American students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite spending a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $14,953 to $21,684 in recent years, the school's academic outcomes remain very poor.

In contrast, some nearby schools like Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies and Detroit Achievement Academy serve similar student populations but perform significantly better, indicating that high-quality instruction and school environments are possible in this context. Addressing the challenges at John R King will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach involving the school, the Detroit Public Schools Community District, and the broader community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 15850 Strathmoor St
       Detroit, MI  48227-2965


(313) 866-9600

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1388th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,916 Help


Students who attend John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy usually attend:

High:    Henry Ford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  814

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.3%
Two or more races:
1.1%
Hispanic:
0.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.6% Help


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Compare Details John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy ranks worse than 93.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 36th 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 8.05. (See more...)
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Compare Details John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy ranks worse than 92% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (98.3%), two or more races (1.1%), American Indian (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy is 17.8. 49 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy employs 45.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy is $19,916. 55 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy 1388th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy 825th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy 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 John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.23 1405th 1408 0.2%
2022 3.16 1335th 1344 0.7%
2023 6.52 1404th 1470 4.5%
2024 8.05 1388th 1486 6.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.51 1372nd 1397 1.8%
2019 2.55 1132nd 1134 0.2%
2022 4.47 1089th 1099 0.9%
2023 8.33 1299th 1350 3.8%
2024 11.05 1278th 1381 7.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.50 1410th 1443 2.3%
2023 6.39 1274th 1321 3.6%
2024 8.28 1267th 1342 5.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.25 1423rd 1446 1.6%
2023 6.84 1281st 1334 4.0%
2024 5.53 1317th 1347 2.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.56 441st 475 7.2%
2019 7.16 211th 212 0.5%
2022 10.08 153rd 158 3.2%
2023 15.77 298th 321 7.2%
2024 20.66 295th 348 15.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.78 789th 792 0.4%
2022 3.66 772nd 776 0.5%
2023 8.03 835th 883 5.4%
2024 9.63 825th 897 8.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.49 368th 377 2.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.80 796th 815 2.3%
2019 2.97 669th 672 0.4%
2022 4.59 684th 691 1.0%
2023 10.54 771st 825 6.5%
2024 11.56 772nd 836 7.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.01 765th 794 3.7%
2023 6.69 744th 770 3.4%
2024 12.21 703rd 771 8.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.08 780th 797 2.1%
2019 2.09 639th 639 0.0%
2023 7.00 748th 776 3.6%
2024 7.77 756th 786 3.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.51 331st 366 9.6%
2019 10.90 190th 196 3.1%
2022 11.51 175th 182 3.8%
2023 20.54 259th 310 16.5%
2024 20.75 256th 300 14.7%
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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 John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 0 781 0 6 0 0 3 0 790
2018 4 867 0 5 2 0 2 0 880
2019 1 947 0 3 1 0 1 0 953
2020 0 848 0 4 1 0 0 0 853
2021 1 776 0 3 1 0 3 0 784
2022 2 699 0 3 1 0 8 0 713
2023 1 800 0 2 2 0 9 0 814

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 790 41.0 19.2 82.7
2018 880 41.0 21.4 89.7
2019 953 46.5 20.4 90.9
2020 853 43.0 19.8 85.7
2021 784 45.0 17.4 89.8
2022 713 46.3 15.3 88.6
2023 814 45.7 17.8 91.6

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 John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 790 41.0 19.2 82.7
2018 880 41.0 21.4 89.7
2019 953 46.5 20.4 90.9
2020 853 43.0 19.8 85.7
2021 784 45.0 17.4 89.8
2022 713 46.3 15.3 88.6
2023 814 45.7 17.8 91.6

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 John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,364 (17.8%) $10,942 (82.2%) $13,306
2020 $4,697 (31.4%) $10,256 (68.6%) $14,953
2021 $1,914 (12.1%) $13,948 (87.9%) $15,862
2022 $7,051 (32.5%) $14,633 (67.5%) $21,684
2023 $6,960 (34.9%) $12,956 (65.1%) $19,916

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

Impact of COVID-19 on John R King Academic and Performing Arts 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 1405th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1404th of 1470 Elementary schools
 4.3%
Ranks 789th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 835th of 883 Middle schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy)6.89.9
 3.1%
   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 (John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy)8.37.5
 0.8%
   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 (John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy)6.13.4
 2.7%
   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 (John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy)6.714.3
 7.6%
   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 (John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy)8.712.8
 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 English Language Arts (John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy)19.524.5
 5%
   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%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students953814
 14.6%
African American947800
 15.5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White11
Two or More Races19
 800%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.9%91.6%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 814 students attended John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy.

Students who attend John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Henry Ford High School

Students at John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy are 98% African American, 1% Two or more races.

John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy ranks in the bottom 6.6% of Michigan elementary schools.


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