Bates Academy

Summary:

Bates Academy is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Detroit, Michigan, with a student population that is 99.6% African American. Despite being part of the low-performing Detroit Public Schools Community District, Bates Academy consistently outperforms the district and the state of Michigan in academic assessments across multiple grade levels and subject areas.

Bates Academy's strong academic performance is particularly notable for its African American and low-income student populations. The school ranks in the top 6 out of 348 Michigan elementary schools for African American students and in the top 48 out of 1,381 schools for students of low socioeconomic status. In contrast, nearby schools like Pasteur Elementary, Vernor Elementary, and Bagley Elementary generally perform much lower on academic assessments, with proficiency rates often less than half of Bates Academy's.

While Bates Academy has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism over the past few years, reaching 26.6% in 2022-2023, this rate is still lower than many of the nearby schools, which range from 48.4% to 69.0% chronic absenteeism. Additionally, Bates Academy spends significantly more per student ($19,563 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average and many of the nearby schools, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. These findings suggest that Bates Academy is an outlier in terms of academic achievement within the local area, offering valuable insights into effective practices that could be replicated at other schools in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 19701 Wyoming St
       Detroit, MI  48221-1519


(313) 494-7000

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
193rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,563 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  755

Racial breakdown:

African American:
99.6%
Two or more races:
0.3%
American Indian:
0.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.7% Help


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Compare Details Bates Academy ranks better than 87% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first 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 84.48. (See more...)
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Compare Details Bates Academy ranks better than 81.9% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.33. (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 (99.6%), two or more races (0.3%), American Indian (0.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bates Academy is 18.6. 56 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bates Academy is $19,563. 61 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bates Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Bates Academy 193rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Bates Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Bates Academy 162nd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Bates 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 Bates Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Bates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.02 440th 1408 68.8%
2022 51.96 596th 1344 55.7%
2023 78.59 267th 1470 81.8%
2024 84.48 193rd 1486 87.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.48 223rd 1397 84.0%
2019 80.31 111th 1134 90.2%
2022 66.77 276th 1099 74.9%
2023 85.89 96th 1350 92.9%
2024 90.99 48th 1381 96.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Bates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.63 469th 1443 67.5%
2019 61.52 413th 1171 64.7%
2022 52.37 495th 1106 55.2%
2023 76.52 235th 1321 82.2%
2024 87.24 110th 1342 91.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Bates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.23 684th 1446 52.7%
2019 57.68 463rd 1196 61.3%
2022 38.55 696th 1139 38.9%
2023 73.26 297th 1334 77.7%
2024 73.38 306th 1347 77.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Bates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.62 11th 475 97.7%
2019 93.47 5th 212 97.6%
2022 88.75 8th 158 94.9%
2023 97.76 4th 321 98.8%
2024 97.04 6th 348 98.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bates Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.37 241st 792 69.6%
2021 64.21 185th 675 72.6%
2022 69.03 182nd 776 76.5%
2023 68.88 219th 883 75.2%
2024 76.33 162nd 897 81.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.88 237th 815 70.9%
2019 73.87 100th 672 85.1%
2022 75.98 95th 691 86.3%
2023 82.95 66th 825 92.0%
2024 84.87 62nd 836 92.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Bates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.18 326th 794 58.9%
2019 56.73 247th 658 62.5%
2022 70.45 136th 657 79.3%
2023 69.49 177th 770 77.0%
2024 75.80 126th 771 83.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Bates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.74 329th 797 58.7%
2019 53.16 256th 639 59.9%
2022 55.25 260th 658 60.5%
2023 59.81 246th 776 68.3%
2024 70.50 172nd 786 78.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Bates Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.32 16th 366 95.6%
2019 92.84 6th 196 96.9%
2021 85.91 6th 77 92.2%
2022 95.19 4th 182 97.8%
2023 92.81 15th 310 95.2%
2024 96.98 5th 300 98.3%
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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 Bates Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 1 660 3 1 9 0 0 0 674
2018 0 696 2 0 6 0 0 0 704
2019 0 716 2 0 6 0 0 0 724
2020 0 750 0 1 7 1 0 0 759
2021 0 785 0 1 1 0 0 0 787
2022 0 727 0 1 1 0 0 0 729
2023 0 752 0 0 1 0 2 0 755

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 Bates Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 674 36.0 18.7 52.5
2018 704 35.0 20.1 62.5
2019 724 38.0 19.0 57
2020 759 37.0 20.5 42.8
2021 787 37.0 21.2 54.8
2022 729 40.4 18.0 45
2023 755 40.4 18.6 57.7

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 Bates Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 674 36.0 18.7 52.5
2018 704 35.0 20.1 62.5
2019 724 38.0 19.0 57
2020 759 37.0 20.5 42.8
2021 787 37.0 21.2 54.8
2022 729 40.4 18.0 45
2023 755 40.4 18.6 57.7

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 Bates Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,243 (17.0%) $10,917 (83.0%) $13,160
2020 $4,680 (33.4%) $9,315 (66.6%) $13,995
2021 $1,967 (13.6%) $12,478 (86.4%) $14,445
2022 $6,748 (34.5%) $12,804 (65.5%) $19,552
2023 $6,215 (31.8%) $13,348 (68.2%) $19,563

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bates 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 440th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 267th of 1470 Elementary schools
 13.1%
Ranks 241st of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 219th of 883 Middle schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bates Academy)59.268.8
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)11.912.4
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Bates Academy)67.672.7
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)1613.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bates Academy)57.379.5
 22.2%
   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 (Bates Academy)5067.1
 17.1%
   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 (Bates Academy)57.362.8
 5.5%
   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%
5th Grade Math (Bates Academy)49.343.6
 5.7%
   5th Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)7.45.6
 1.8%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Bates Academy)21.325.6
 4.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Detroit Public Schools Community District)3.43.3
 0.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bates Academy)46.450
 3.6%
   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%
6th Grade Math (Bates Academy)30.939.1
 8.2%
   6th Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)6.56.7
 0.2%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bates Academy)54.255.2
 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%
7th Grade Math (Bates Academy)44.433.3
 11.1%
   7th Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)8.87.9
 0.9%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bates Academy)26.121.3
 4.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Detroit Public Schools Community District)75.3
 1.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bates Academy)85.780.2
 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%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bates Academy)45.747.3
 1.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Detroit Public Schools Community District)98.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students724755
 4.3%
African American716752
 5%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57%57.7%
 0.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 755 students attended Bates Academy.

Bates Academy ranks 193rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Bates Academy are 100% African American.


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