Bow ElementaryMiddle School

Summary:

Bow ElementaryMiddle School is a public school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 574 students from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade. The school has an overwhelmingly African American student population and consistently performs below state and district averages on standardized tests.

Bow ElementaryMiddle School faces significant challenges, including extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 46.1% to 86.9% in recent years. This is much higher than the surrounding schools and the state average. Additionally, over 92% of Bow's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. When compared to nearby schools, such as Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies, Bow ElementaryMiddle School lags behind in academic performance across multiple subject areas and grade levels.

Despite the challenges, the data suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement at Bow ElementaryMiddle School. For example, the nearby Pembroke Academy, which serves a similar demographic, has significantly higher academic performance and a lower chronic absenteeism rate. This indicates that with the right strategies and resources, Bow ElementaryMiddle School could potentially improve its outcomes and provide a better education for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

19801 Prevost St
Detroit, MI 48235-2356

(313) 852-0500

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1454^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,071

Students who attend Bow ElementaryMiddle School usually attend:

High:

Henry Ford High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 574

Racial breakdown:

African American:

99.3%

Hispanic:

0.5%

Two or more races:

0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bow ElementaryMiddle School ranks worse than 97.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 51^st among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.45. (See more...)

Compare Details Bow ElementaryMiddle School ranks worse than 92.1% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.41. (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%), Hispanic (0.5%), two or more races (0.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bow ElementaryMiddle School is 18.2. 53 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bow ElementaryMiddle School employs 31.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bow ElementaryMiddle School is $20,071. 52 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bow ElementaryMiddle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bow ElementaryMiddle School 1454^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Bow ElementaryMiddle School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Bow ElementaryMiddle School 826^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Bow ElementaryMiddle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

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 Bow ElementaryMiddle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Bow ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.91	1367^th	1470	7.0%
2024	5.45	1454^th	1486	2.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	8.87	1353^rd	1397	3.1%
2023	11.60	1239^th	1350	8.2%
2024	7.28	1343^rd	1381	2.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Bow ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.63	1409^th	1443	2.4%
2023	7.71	1256^th	1321	4.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Bow ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	7.02	1402^nd	1446	3.0%
2023	7.56	1267^th	1334	5.0%
2024	6.35	1304^th	1347	3.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	22.07	419^th	475	11.8%
2023	24.45	257^th	321	19.9%
2024	15.51	327^th	348	6.0%

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

Rank History for Bow ElementaryMiddle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bow ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.58	824^th	883	6.7%
2024	9.41	826^th	897	7.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	9.89	774^th	815	5.0%
2023	13.46	741^st	825	10.2%
2024	13.21	758^th	836	9.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Bow ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	6.59	770^th	794	3.0%
2023	7.34	741^st	770	3.8%
2024	11.53	709^th	771	8.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Bow ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	8.97	754^th	797	5.4%
2023	13.41	692^nd	776	10.8%
2024	10.54	734^th	786	6.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	21.14	317^th	366	13.4%
2023	21.14	252^nd	310	18.7%
2024	23.59	237^th	300	21.0%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bow ElementaryMiddle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	1	450	0	2	3	0	456
2018	1	519	1	1	3	0	525
2019	5	486	1	4	0	0	496
2020	1	546	0	4	0	1	552
2021	2	490	0	4	0	1	497
2022	3	506	0	2	1	1	513
2023	0	570	0	3	0	1	574

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 Bow ElementaryMiddle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	456	27.0	16.8	81.6
2018	525	23.5	22.3	89.5
2019	496	28.0	17.7	91.7
2020	552	30.0	18.4	87.7
2021	497	31.0	16.0	92
2022	513	34.0	15.0	92
2023	574	31.5	18.2	92.7

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 Bow ElementaryMiddle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	456	27.0	16.8	81.6
2018	525	23.5	22.3	89.5
2019	496	28.0	17.7	91.7
2020	552	30.0	18.4	87.7
2021	497	31.0	16.0	92
2022	513	34.0	15.0	92
2023	574	31.5	18.2	92.7

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 Bow ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,186 (15.6%)	$11,839 (84.4%)	$14,025
2020	$4,271 (28.1%)	$10,939 (71.9%)	$15,210
2021	$2,534 (14.5%)	$14,899 (85.5%)	$17,432
2022	$7,410 (34.1%)	$14,297 (65.9%)	$21,707
2023	$6,577 (32.8%)	$13,494 (67.2%)	$20,071

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bow 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 (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bow ElementaryMiddle School)	10.9	13.4	2.5%
3rd Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	16	13.9	2.1%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bow ElementaryMiddle School)	12.5	19.3	6.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	24.5	24	0.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	496	574	15.7%
African American	486	570	17.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	4	3	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.7%	92.7%	0.9%

Schools Near Bow 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
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	574	32	18.2	92.7%	0 (0.0%)	570 (99.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	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	348	27	12.8	94.3%	1 (0.3%)	309 (88.8%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.8%)	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
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	154	5	30.8	94.8%	0 (0.0%)	152 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	37.5							19.1						25.0		18.8	$15,614	$4,644	$10,969
Vernor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	13726 Pembroke Ave	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-7342	328	22	15.0	86.9%	0 (0.0%)	327 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12.3	1301^st of 1486 public elementary schools	12.4%		6.8	1398^th of 1470 public elementary schools	4.9%	97	17.2		10.6	8.7	16.0	19.4	8.8		8.9						20.8	13.8	$19,894	$6,391	$13,503
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	296	19	15.5	88.9%	10 (3.4%)	285 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	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
Oak Park Service Learning Academy OPSLA	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	21700 Marlow St	Oak Park	48237	Oakland County	Detroit Service Learning Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 539-4115	134	3	44.6	98.5%	0 (0.0%)	134 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$8,605	$830	$7,775
Einstein Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14001 Northend Ave	Oak Park	48237	Oakland County	Oak Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 336-7640	416	23	18.0	88.2%	6 (1.4%)	394 (94.7%)	7 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	5	1462^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	1.6%		9.4	1335^th of 1470 public elementary schools	9.2%	127			6.9	10.6	14.3			8.3									$19,024	$2,245	$16,779
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies	Public	PK, KG-8	6501 W Outer Dr	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 651-2400	652	43	15.3	79.1%	5 (0.8%)	638 (97.9%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.7	852^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	42.7%		26	1055^th of 1470 public elementary schools	28.2%	203	71.7	37.0	42.7	35.4	39.5	38.2	56.5	41.3	27.8	24.7	33.8	35.5	32.1	43.5	8.8	17.4	$20,725	$6,461	$14,264
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	519	37	14.2	89.6%	4 (0.8%)	508 (97.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	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	692	36	19.1	87.3%	0 (0.0%)	686 (99.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bow ElementaryMiddle School

What district is Bow ElementaryMiddle School in?

Detroit Public Schools Community District

What schools do graduates of Bow ElementaryMiddle School attend?

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

High : Henry Ford High School

What is the racial makeup of Bow ElementaryMiddle School?

Students at Bow ElementaryMiddle School are 99% African American.

How many students attend Bow ElementaryMiddle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 574 students attended Bow ElementaryMiddle School.

Is Bow ElementaryMiddle School a good school?

Bow ElementaryMiddle School ranks in the bottom 2.2% of Michigan elementary schools.

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