Is Noble ElementaryMiddle School a good school?

Noble ElementaryMiddle School ranks in the bottom 6.9% of Michigan elementary schools.

How many students attend Noble ElementaryMiddle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 555 students attended Noble ElementaryMiddle School.

What is the racial makeup of Noble ElementaryMiddle School?

Students at Noble ElementaryMiddle School are 98% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Noble ElementaryMiddle School attend?

Students who attend Noble ElementaryMiddle School usually go on to attend: High : Central High School

Noble ElementaryMiddle School

Summary:

Noble ElementaryMiddle School is a public elementary and middle school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 555 students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 school districts in the state.

Noble ElementaryMiddle School faces significant challenges, with a predominantly African American student population (97.66%), consistently high chronic absenteeism rates (up to 90% in 2021-2022), and consistently low academic performance, with only 7.69% of 3rd-grade students proficient in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 39.6%. The school's performance is consistently lower than the state average and nearby schools, such as Barton Elementary School, which ranked 935 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools for African American students in 2023-2024, while Noble ElementaryMiddle School ranked 279 out of 1,486.

Despite the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (92.07% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) and the school's relatively high spending per student ($20,560 in 2022-2023), Noble ElementaryMiddle School's challenges appear to be a complex combination of factors, including student engagement, teacher quality, and school leadership. The school's consistent underperformance highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the root causes of these issues and improve educational outcomes for the students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

8646 Fullerton St
Detroit, MI 48238-3033

(313) 873-0377

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1384^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,560

Students who attend Noble ElementaryMiddle School usually attend:

High:

Central High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 555

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.7%

Hispanic:

1.6%

White:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Noble ElementaryMiddle School ranks worse than 93.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 35^th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.09. (See more...)

Compare Details Noble ElementaryMiddle School ranks worse than 89.1% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.29. (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 (97.7%), Hispanic (1.6%), White (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Noble ElementaryMiddle School is 15.8, which is the 33^rd best among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Noble ElementaryMiddle School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Noble ElementaryMiddle School is $20,560. 44 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Noble ElementaryMiddle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Noble ElementaryMiddle School 1384^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Noble ElementaryMiddle School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Noble ElementaryMiddle School 799^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Noble 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 all elementary school students at Noble ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.27	1390^th	1470	5.4%
2024	8.09	1384^th	1486	6.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	6.21	1389^th	1397	0.6%
2023	10.33	1271^st	1350	5.9%
2024	11.91	1262^nd	1381	8.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Noble ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	4.80	1436^th	1443	0.5%
2024	10.37	1239^th	1342	7.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Noble ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	5.54	1434^th	1446	0.8%
2023	8.40	1256^th	1334	5.8%
2024	6.32	1305^th	1347	3.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	16.00	464^th	475	2.3%
2023	19.12	278^th	321	13.4%
2024	23.91	279^th	348	19.8%

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

Rank History for Noble ElementaryMiddle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Noble ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	2.18	792^nd	792	0.0%
2022	10.85	712^th	776	8.2%
2023	7.89	838^th	883	5.1%
2024	12.29	799^th	897	10.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	10.01	772^nd	815	5.3%
2023	9.99	776^th	825	5.9%
2024	18.50	707^th	836	15.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Noble ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	9.14	735^th	794	7.4%
2024	10.44	720^th	771	6.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Noble ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.33	786^th	797	1.4%
2024	11.78	707^th	786	10.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	20.97	320^th	366	12.6%
2022	33.39	118^th	182	35.2%
2023	16.85	283^rd	310	8.7%
2024	28.64	213^th	300	29.0%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	5	502	3	4	1	0	515
2018	6	618	2	4	1	3	634
2019	6	540	3	5	1	1	556
2020	5	535	0	3	1	0	544
2021	3	503	0	4	2	4	516
2022	4	457	1	4	1	0	467
2023	2	542	1	9	0	1	555

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 Noble ElementaryMiddle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	515	29.5	17.4	88.3
2018	634	31.0	20.4	92.4
2019	556	29.5	18.8	93.3
2020	544	35.0	15.5	87.7
2021	516	35.0	14.7	91.1
2022	467	32.5	14.3	88
2023	555	35.0	15.8	92.1

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 Noble ElementaryMiddle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	515	29.5	17.4	88.3
2018	634	31.0	20.4	92.4
2019	556	29.5	18.8	93.3
2020	544	35.0	15.5	87.7
2021	516	35.0	14.7	91.1
2022	467	32.5	14.3	88
2023	555	35.0	15.8	92.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Noble ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,175 (15.1%)	$12,200 (84.9%)	$14,374
2020	$4,249 (28.0%)	$10,909 (72.0%)	$15,157
2021	$2,605 (14.5%)	$15,352 (85.5%)	$17,958
2022	$7,203 (32.0%)	$15,290 (68.0%)	$22,494
2023	$6,334 (30.8%)	$14,226 (69.2%)	$20,560

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Noble 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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 792^nd of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 838^th of 883 Middle schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Noble ElementaryMiddle School)	7.1	10	2.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	11.5	12.1	0.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Noble ElementaryMiddle School)	6.5	7.9	1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	13.1	14.1	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Noble ElementaryMiddle School)	12.2	19.5	7.3%
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	556	555	0.2%
African American	540	542	0.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	5	9	80%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	6	2	66.7%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.3%	92.1%	1.3%

Schools Near Noble 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
Noble ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	8646 Fullerton St	Detroit	48238	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 873-0377	555	35	15.8	92.1%	2 (0.4%)	542 (97.7%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8.1	1384^th of 1486 public elementary schools	6.9%		7.3	1390^th of 1470 public elementary schools	5.4%	6	21.2		7.7		16.7	10.4	14.3	21.2	9.1		8.3	18.8	8.7				$20,560	$6,334	$14,226
Flagship Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	13661 Wisconsin St	Detroit	48238	Wayne County	Flagship Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 933-7933	643	37	17.3	96.7%	2 (0.3%)	588 (91.4%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.5%)	9.7	1352^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	9.0%		12.4	1267^th of 1470 public elementary schools	13.8%	85	53.6	14.3	13.6	17.3	14.1	6.8	32.9	10.6	25.9	9.7	5.4	22.9	13.9	32.1		10.5	$12,353	$1,878	$10,475
Hope Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	12121 Broadstreet Ave	Detroit	48204	Wayne County	Hope Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 934-0054	414	13	31.0	93.7%	1 (0.2%)	410 (99.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.7	1471^st of 1486 public elementary schools	1.0%					(n/a)	47.2		6.0	10.0		7.9								25.0			$14,170	$3,314	$10,856
Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	10147 W Chicago	Detroit	48204	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 416-6400	909	45	20.3	88.4%	2 (0.2%)	893 (98.2%)	13 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4.1	1479^th of 1486 public elementary schools	0.5%		4.1	1462^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	0.5%	17	28.2	2.7	4.1	4.4	9.1		10.6	8.1		5.2		11.5	9.1	9.9		10.1	$18,851	$6,770	$12,081
Keidan Special Education Center	Public	PK, KG-8	4441 Collingwood St	Detroit	48204	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	No	(313) 873-9400	98	18	5.5	85.7%	14 (14.3%)	71 (72.4%)	13 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$30,734	$9,997	$20,737
Barton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	8530 Joy Rd	Detroit	48204	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 873-7441	146	8	18.0	92.5%	0 (0.0%)	143 (97.9%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35	935^th of 1486 public elementary schools	37.1%		19.4	1163^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	20.9%	228				11.4	14.3	16.7			11.4	39.3	55.6		28.6		39.3		$23,619	$8,154	$15,466
Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	8145 Puritan St	Detroit	48238	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 494-3830	706	44	16.0	91.1%	5 (0.7%)	689 (97.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	17.6	1209^th of 1486 public elementary schools	18.6%		7.6	1377^th of 1470 public elementary schools	6.3%	168	15.9	10.1	19.0	10.4	13.4	21.4	8.4	16.5	9.1	14.9	21.4	22.9	32.8	7.4	21.8	6.2	$19,771	$6,724	$13,047
Burns ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	14350 Terry St	Detroit	48227	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0534	382	18	21.2	92.7%	0 (0.0%)	379 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6.3	1427^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.0%					(n/a)	28.3			12.5	9.7	10.3	7.7	13.9					9.4	6.7			$19,797	$6,010	$13,787
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	15531 Linwood St	Detroit	48238	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-8820	482	32	15.0	88.4%	5 (1.0%)	469 (97.3%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.6	1450^th of 1486 public elementary schools	2.4%		6.4	1410^th of 1470 public elementary schools	4.1%	40	17.1		7.0	6.8	13.0	9.5	13.0	11.9		6.7		8.7	9.1	11.4			$23,235	$7,203	$16,032
Durfee ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	2425 Tuxedo St	Detroit	48206	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 252-3070	593	32	18.6	90.7%	1 (0.2%)	583 (98.3%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5.7	1446^th of 1486 public elementary schools	2.7%		5	1446^th of 1470 public elementary schools	1.6%		27.3		9.3	7.2	6.3	9.3	11.6	18.9	7.4					12.1		10.8	$20,703	$6,649	$14,053

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