SampsonWebber Leadership Academy

Summary:

SampsonWebber Leadership Academy is an elementary school in Detroit, Michigan, serving around 350 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. The student population at SampsonWebber is predominantly African American, at around 96%.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($22,238 in 2022-2023) than nearby schools, which range from $12,360 to $23,619 per student, SampsonWebber's academic performance remains very low. In 2023-2024, only 12.1% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to 39.6% statewide and 11.7% in the district. Math proficiency rates for 3rd, 6th, and 8th grades were also well below state and district averages. The school's performance is particularly low for its African American and low-socioeconomic status student subgroups, ranking 273 out of 348 Michigan elementary schools for its African American students and 1260 out of 1381 for its low-income students.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Barton Elementary School, which is also predominantly African American, generally outperform SampsonWebber on academic measures. This suggests that the extremely high chronic absenteeism rates at SampsonWebber, ranging from 45.8% to 88.9% over the past 5 years, may be closely linked to its poor academic outcomes. Addressing the root causes of the school's struggles, such as attendance and targeted instructional support, may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 4700 Tireman St
       Detroit, MI  48204-4243


(313) 596-4750

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1372nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,238 Help


Students who attend SampsonWebber Leadership Academy usually attend:

High:    Northwestern High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  350

Racial breakdown:

African American:
96.3%
Hispanic:
3.4%
Two or more races:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.9% Help


 See top rated Michigan elementary schools

 Compare SampsonWebber Leadership Academy to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details SampsonWebber Leadership Academy ranks worse than 92.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 33rd among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.53. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details SampsonWebber Leadership Academy ranks worse than 90% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.74. (See more...)
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96.3%), Hispanic (3.4%), two or more races (0.3%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 94.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at SampsonWebber Leadership Academy is 15.3, which is the 27th best among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
Help
Compare SampsonWebber Leadership Academy employs 22.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at SampsonWebber Leadership Academy is $22,238, which is the 20th highest among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

SampsonWebber Leadership Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks SampsonWebber Leadership Academy 1372nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See SampsonWebber Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks SampsonWebber Leadership Academy 807th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See SampsonWebber Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Male students:
African American students:


Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for SampsonWebber Leadership Academy?

Rank History for SampsonWebber Leadership Academy

Help
Compare

Rank History for all elementary school students at SampsonWebber Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.53 1372nd 1486 7.7%
See the entire list of Michigan Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at SampsonWebber Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.34 1344th 1397 3.8%
2024 12.43 1260th 1381 8.8%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at SampsonWebber Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.51 1394th 1443 3.4%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school African American students at SampsonWebber Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.70 435th 475 8.4%
2024 24.52 273rd 348 21.6%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for African American Students!

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

Rank History for SampsonWebber Leadership Academy

Help
Compare

Rank History for all middle school students at SampsonWebber Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.74 807th 897 10.0%
See the entire list of Michigan Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at SampsonWebber Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.01 792nd 815 2.8%
2024 16.29 740th 836 11.5%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at SampsonWebber Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.75 768th 794 3.3%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at SampsonWebber Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.02 725th 786 7.8%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school African American students at SampsonWebber Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.34 338th 366 7.7%
2024 32.60 190th 300 36.7%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for African American Students!

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.

SampsonWebber Leadership Academy Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Michigan Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for SampsonWebber Leadership Academy.

If you have first-hand knowledge about SampsonWebber Leadership Academy, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for SampsonWebber Leadership Academy

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 2 323 0 9 1 0 4 0 339
2018 1 322 2 7 0 0 3 0 335
2019 0 308 2 8 0 0 6 0 324
2020 3 327 0 1 0 0 0 0 331
2021 2 323 0 3 0 0 6 0 334
2022 3 304 0 8 0 0 1 0 316
2023 0 337 0 12 0 0 1 0 350

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 SampsonWebber Leadership Academy

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 339 21.0 16.1 92.3
2018 335 23.0 14.5 96.1
2019 324 22.0 14.7 91.7
2020 331 24.5 13.5 91.2
2021 334 26.0 12.8 93.1
2022 316 23.0 13.7 88.3
2023 350 22.8 15.3 94.9

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 SampsonWebber Leadership Academy

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 339 21.0 16.1 92.3
2018 335 23.0 14.5 96.1
2019 324 22.0 14.7 91.7
2020 331 24.5 13.5 91.2
2021 334 26.0 12.8 93.1
2022 316 23.0 13.7 88.3
2023 350 22.8 15.3 94.9

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 SampsonWebber Leadership Academy

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,270 (14.4%) $13,460 (85.6%) $15,731
2020 $4,642 (26.4%) $12,930 (73.6%) $17,572
2021 $2,703 (14.2%) $16,370 (85.8%) $19,073
2022 $8,123 (34.5%) $15,454 (65.5%) $23,576
2023 $7,622 (34.3%) $14,616 (65.7%) $22,238

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

Impact of COVID-19 on SampsonWebber Leadership 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students324350
 8%
African American308337
 9.4%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic812
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races61
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.7%94.9%
 3.2%


Schools Near SampsonWebber Leadership Academy









Frequently Asked Questions about SampsonWebber Leadership Academy

Students at SampsonWebber Leadership Academy are 96% African American, 3% Hispanic.

SampsonWebber Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 7.7% of Michigan elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 350 students attended SampsonWebber Leadership Academy.

Students who attend SampsonWebber Leadership Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Northwestern High School


Rate SampsonWebber Leadership Academy!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for SampsonWebber Leadership Academy!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 89 milliseconds.