Garvey Academy

Summary:

Garvey Academy is an elementary school located in Detroit, Michigan, serving grades PK-8 with a student population of 362. The school is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Garvey Academy faces significant challenges, with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, low academic performance, and poor rankings compared to state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 21.4% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts and math, compared to 39.6% and 43.4% statewide, respectively. The school's performance for specific student groups, such as female and African American students, is also in the bottom quartile of Michigan elementary schools. Nearby schools like Bunche Preparatory Academy, Nichols ElementaryMiddle School, and Hutchinson ElementaryMiddle School share similar demographic and performance challenges, indicating systemic issues within the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

Despite Garvey Academy's relatively high per-student spending of $23,772 and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.2, these factors do not appear to be driving improved academic outcomes for the students. Addressing the underlying factors that contribute to the school's challenges, such as socioeconomic disparities, resource allocation, and instructional practices, will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes at Garvey Academy and the surrounding schools in the Detroit area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 2301 Van Dyke St
       Detroit, MI  48214-3958


(313) 866-7400

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1346th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,772 Help


Students who attend Garvey Academy usually attend:

High:    Southeastern High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  362

Racial breakdown:

African American:
99.2%
Asian:
0.6%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Garvey Academy ranks worse than 90.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 26th 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 9.82. (See more...)
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Compare Details Garvey Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.33. (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 (99.2%), Asian (0.6%), Pacific Islander (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garvey Academy is 12.2, which is the 3rd 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 Garvey Academy is $23,772, which is the 9th highest among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garvey Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Garvey Academy 1346th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Garvey 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 Garvey Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Garvey Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.61 1373rd 1470 6.6%
2024 9.82 1346th 1486 9.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Garvey Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.99 1337th 1397 4.3%
2023 11.75 1233rd 1350 8.7%
2024 9.45 1303rd 1381 5.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Garvey Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.33 1398th 1443 3.1%
2024 13.68 1187th 1342 11.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Garvey Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.81 1096th 1334 17.8%
2024 24.49 1015th 1347 24.6%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Garvey Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.72 390th 475 17.9%
2023 23.73 259th 321 19.3%
2024 28.90 246th 348 29.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Garvey Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Garvey Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.33 756th 883 14.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Garvey Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.19 804th 815 1.3%
2023 24.87 646th 825 21.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Garvey Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.63 782nd 794 1.5%
2023 17.03 656th 770 14.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Garvey Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.16 788th 797 1.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Garvey Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.33 346th 366 5.5%
2023 38.65 180th 310 41.9%
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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.

Garvey Academy Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Garvey Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 0 345 0 0 1 1 1 0 348
2018 0 339 0 0 2 1 0 0 342
2019 2 338 0 0 2 1 2 0 345
2020 1 332 0 0 0 1 0 0 334
2021 0 341 0 0 0 1 1 0 343
2022 0 310 0 0 0 1 0 0 311
2023 0 359 2 0 0 1 0 0 362

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 Garvey Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 348 25.0 13.9 80.7
2018 342 21.0 16.2 90.6
2019 345 21.0 16.4 91.3
2020 334 29.0 11.5 79.9
2021 343 30.0 11.4 83.7
2022 311 31.0 10.0 83.3
2023 362 29.5 12.2 87

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 Garvey Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 348 25.0 13.9 80.7
2018 342 21.0 16.2 90.6
2019 345 21.0 16.4 91.3
2020 334 29.0 11.5 79.9
2021 343 30.0 11.4 83.7
2022 311 31.0 10.0 83.3
2023 362 29.5 12.2 87

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 Garvey Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,769 (12.2%) $12,718 (87.8%) $14,486
2020 $4,310 (24.5%) $13,314 (75.5%) $17,624
2021 $2,155 (11.5%) $16,568 (88.5%) $18,723
2022 $7,063 (27.1%) $19,022 (72.9%) $26,085
2023 $6,428 (27.0%) $17,344 (73.0%) $23,772

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Garvey 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Garvey Academy)11.822
 10.2%
   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 (Garvey Academy)17.612.5
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)1613.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Garvey Academy)19.426.1
 6.7%
   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 Students345362
 4.9%
African American338359
 6.2%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander11
White20
 100%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.3%87%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Garvey Academy

Students who attend Garvey Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Southeastern High School

Garvey Academy ranks in the bottom 9.4% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Garvey Academy are 99% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 362 students attended Garvey Academy.


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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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