Spain ElementaryMiddle School

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Spain ElementaryMiddle School is a public school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 368 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 the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spain ElementaryMiddle School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 95.92% African American, significantly higher than the state average. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.0% to 71.2% over the past 5 years, well above the state average. Academically, the school's performance on M-Step and PSAT assessments is consistently lower than state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was just 11.4% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 39.6%. While the school's African American students perform better than the overall student population, they still lag behind the state average for this subgroup, and the school's female, male, and low socioeconomic status students perform significantly worse than their peers across the state.

The challenges faced by Spain ElementaryMiddle School are reflective of the broader issues in the Detroit Public Schools Community District, as nearby schools like Bunche Preparatory Academy, Burton International Academy, and Golightly Education Center share similar demographic and performance challenges. Despite relatively high per-student spending of $21,451 in the 2022-2023 school year, Spain ElementaryMiddle School's performance has not shown significant improvement over the past few years, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support, particularly for its struggling subgroups, to address the persistent academic and attendance challenges.


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Public PK, KG-8

 3700 Beaubien St
       Detroit, MI  48201-2118


(313) 494-2081

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1340th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,451 Help


Students who attend Spain ElementaryMiddle School usually attend:

High:    Southeastern High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  368

Racial breakdown:

African American:
95.9%
Hispanic:
1.6%
White:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.7% Help


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Compare Details Spain ElementaryMiddle School ranks worse than 90.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 24th 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 10.33. (See more...)
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Compare Details Spain ElementaryMiddle School ranks worse than 90.5% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.6. (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 (95.9%), Hispanic (1.6%), White (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spain ElementaryMiddle School is 14.9, which is the 21st best among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spain ElementaryMiddle School is $21,451, which is the 29th highest among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spain ElementaryMiddle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Spain ElementaryMiddle School 1340th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Spain ElementaryMiddle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Spain ElementaryMiddle School 812th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Spain 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 Spain ElementaryMiddle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Spain ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.51 1291st 1470 12.2%
2024 10.33 1340th 1486 9.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Spain ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.57 1224th 1397 12.4%
2023 15.46 1172nd 1350 13.2%
2024 17.05 1195th 1381 13.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Spain ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.36 1243rd 1443 13.9%
2023 24.69 994th 1321 24.8%
2024 14.91 1171st 1342 12.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Spain ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.61 1304th 1446 9.8%
2023 8.10 1260th 1334 5.5%
2024 7.67 1283rd 1347 4.8%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Spain ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.36 267th 475 43.8%
2023 37.74 180th 321 43.9%
2024 31.70 230th 348 33.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Spain ElementaryMiddle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Spain ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.21 770th 883 12.8%
2024 11.60 812th 897 9.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Spain ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.09 732nd 815 10.2%
2019 17.37 597th 672 11.2%
2023 18.03 702nd 825 14.9%
2024 18.32 712th 836 14.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Spain ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.78 692nd 794 12.8%
2023 12.95 688th 770 10.6%
2024 12.23 702nd 771 8.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Spain ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.27 679th 797 14.8%
2023 22.40 598th 776 22.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Spain ElementaryMiddle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.01 222nd 366 39.3%
2023 32.59 200th 310 35.5%
2024 28.04 216th 300 28.0%
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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 Spain ElementaryMiddle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 1 332 0 0 2 0 2 0 337
2018 2 355 0 0 2 0 0 0 359
2019 5 355 0 0 1 0 0 0 361
2020 0 346 0 3 1 0 0 0 350
2021 0 289 0 3 1 0 2 0 295
2022 3 286 0 3 0 0 4 0 296
2023 5 353 0 6 0 0 4 0 368

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 Spain ElementaryMiddle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 337 20.7 16.2 77.7
2018 359 21.7 16.5 82.7
2019 361 26.5 13.6 81.2
2020 350 24.0 14.5 78.3
2021 295 22.0 13.4 82
2022 296 21.5 13.7 81.8
2023 368 24.6 14.9 83.7

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 Spain ElementaryMiddle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 337 20.7 16.2 77.7
2018 359 21.7 16.5 82.7
2019 361 26.5 13.6 81.2
2020 350 24.0 14.5 78.3
2021 295 22.0 13.4 82
2022 296 21.5 13.7 81.8
2023 368 24.6 14.9 83.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Spain ElementaryMiddle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,927 (18.8%) $12,639 (81.2%) $15,566
2020 $6,193 (36.8%) $10,630 (63.2%) $16,823
2021 $2,692 (13.6%) $17,066 (86.4%) $19,759
2022 $9,106 (38.6%) $14,463 (61.4%) $23,570
2023 $6,850 (31.9%) $14,601 (68.1%) $21,451

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Spain 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spain ElementaryMiddle School)12.212.9
 0.7%
   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%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spain ElementaryMiddle School)2411.4
 12.6%
   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%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Spain ElementaryMiddle School)25.511.5
 14%
   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 (Spain ElementaryMiddle School)31.436.4
 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 Students361368
 1.9%
African American355353
 0.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic06
Pacific Islander00
White55
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.2%83.7%
 2.5%


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

High : Southeastern High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 368 students attended Spain ElementaryMiddle School.

Students at Spain ElementaryMiddle School are 96% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% White, 1% Two or more races.

Spain ElementaryMiddle School ranks in the bottom 9.8% of Michigan elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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