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:
1346^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,772

Students who attend Garvey Academy usually attend:

High:

Southeastern High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 362

Racial breakdown:

African American:

99.2%

Asian:

0.6%

Pacific Islander:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Garvey Academy ranks worse than 90.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 26^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 9.82. (See more...)

Compare Details Garvey Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.33. (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 (99.2%), Asian (0.6%), Pacific Islander (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garvey Academy is 12.2, which is the 3^rd best among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Garvey Academy employs 29.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garvey Academy is $23,772, which is the 9^th highest among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garvey Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Garvey Academy 1346^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Garvey Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary 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 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	1373^rd	1470	6.6%
2024	9.82	1346^th	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
2018	9.99	1337^th	1397	4.3%
2023	11.75	1233^rd	1350	8.7%
2024	9.45	1303^rd	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	1398^th	1443	3.1%
2024	13.68	1187^th	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	1096^th	1334	17.8%
2024	24.49	1015^th	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
2018	25.72	390^th	475	17.9%
2023	23.73	259^th	321	19.3%
2024	28.90	246^th	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	756^th	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	804^th	815	1.3%
2023	24.87	646^th	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	782^nd	794	1.5%
2023	17.03	656^th	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	788^th	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	346^th	366	5.5%
2023	38.65	180^th	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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Garvey Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	0	345	0	1	1	1	348
2018	0	339	0	2	1	0	342
2019	2	338	0	2	1	2	345
2020	1	332	0	0	1	0	334
2021	0	341	0	0	1	1	343
2022	0	310	0	0	1	0	311
2023	0	359	2	0	1	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Garvey Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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)	11.8	22	10.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	11.9	12.4	0.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Garvey Academy)	17.6	12.5	5.1%
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 (Garvey Academy)	19.4	26.1	6.7%
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	345	362	4.9%
African American	338	359	6.2%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	2	0	100%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.3%	87%	4.3%

Schools Near Garvey Academy

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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
Garvey Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2301 Van Dyke St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-7400	362	30	12.2	87.0%	0 (0.0%)	359 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9.8	1346^th of 1486 public elementary schools	9.4%		7.6	1373^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	6.6%	27	19.4		21.4	21.4	12.1	6.7		21.4	9.5								$23,772	$6,428	$17,344
The James and Grace Lee Boggs School	Public, Charter	K-8	7600 Goethe St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	The James and Grace Lee Boggs School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 923-2301	154	11	14.0	63.0%	35 (22.7%)	94 (61.0%)	10 (6.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.1%)	54.1	647^th of 1486 public elementary schools	56.5%		57.3	583^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	60.3%	64		27.3	41.7	42.9	62.5	50.0		26.1	45.5	25.0			50.0	66.7		33.3	$12,947	$00	$12,947
Moses Field Center	Public	PK, KG-8	1100 Sheridan St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	No	(313) 866-5790	66	9	7.3	84.8%	5 (7.6%)	54 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)																	$47,197	$15,533	$31,665
Nichols ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	3000 Burns St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0800	291	15	19.0	86.3%	5 (1.7%)	281 (96.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	7.5	1403^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	5.6%		14.3	1244^th of 1470 public elementary schools	15.4%	159	36.0	20.0	15.6	11.1		8.8	11.1							16.0		64.0	$22,670	$7,300	$15,371
Detroit Prep	Public, Charter	K-8	8411 Sylvester St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Achievement Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 343-1495	376	19	19.7	59.8%	122 (32.4%)	218 (58.0%)	4 (1.1%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.4%)	59.8	553^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	62.8%		49.2	698^th of 1470 public elementary schools	52.5%	145	80.0	52.0	42.3	61.5	45.1	64.4	50.0	41.2	40.4	37.3	57.8	52.8	43.1	48.0	5.9	40.0	$10,655	$2,033	$8,623
Hutchinson ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	2600 Garland St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-4169	329	26	12.9	91.5%	1 (0.3%)	328 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.8	1345^th of 1486 public elementary schools	9.5%		8.4	1353^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	8.0%	8	25.0	14.3	11.4	21.6	14.3	17.4	19.1	9.5				10.6		21.4			$23,272	$8,072	$15,200
Bunche Preparatory Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2715 Macomb St	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-8350	401	31	12.8	92.8%	2 (0.5%)	374 (93.3%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)								(n/a)	14.3				9.7		11.1			10.0							$24,105	$6,452	$17,653
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2985 E Jefferson Ave	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 259-1744	635	18	35.2	97.8%	0 (0.0%)	633 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	8.1	1386^th of 1486 public elementary schools	6.7%		5.3	1438^th of 1470 public elementary schools	2.2%	52			6.4	17.4	16.8			8.2	13.0	11.9			13.9				$14,478	$3,403	$11,075
Detroit Enterprise Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	11224 Kercheval St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Enterprise Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 823-5799	746	41	18.1	96.6%	3 (0.4%)	688 (92.2%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.2%)	28.7	1041^st of 1486 public elementary schools	29.9%		36.8	897^th of 1470 public elementary schools	39.0%	144	63.6	28.6	27.4	23.8	25.0	40.0	33.8	31.0	24.4	11.8	39.2	35.4	15.8	22.1		9.1	$12,877	$2,295	$10,582
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	2251 Antietam Ave	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 782-4400	469	24	19.5	73.1%	1 (0.2%)	462 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	18.9	1180^th of 1486 public elementary schools	20.6%		25.3	1068^th of 1470 public elementary schools	27.3%	112			20.5	25.9	37.3			17.9	11.8	16.9			27.7		8.4		$11,600	$2,876	$8,725

Frequently Asked Questions about Garvey Academy

What is the racial makeup of Garvey Academy?

Students at Garvey Academy are 99% African American.

What district is Garvey Academy in?

Detroit Public Schools Community District

How many students attend Garvey Academy?

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

Is Garvey Academy a good school?

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

What schools do graduates of Garvey Academy attend?

Students who attend Garvey Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Southeastern High School

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