Brewer Academy

Summary:

Brewer Academy is an elementary school located in Detroit, Michigan, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 468 students. 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.

Brewer Academy faces significant challenges, particularly in terms of chronic absenteeism and academic performance. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 62.7% to 88.6% over the past five school years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Academically, Brewer Academy's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 5.66% of 5th-grade students at Brewer Academy were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 15.4% in the district and 44% statewide.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham, Carleton Elementary School, and Wayne Elementary School, also have high percentages of African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as low academic performance compared to state averages. However, Brewer Academy's chronic absenteeism rates are significantly higher than these nearby schools. Additionally, the analysis includes data from several Chandler Park Academy and Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy schools, which generally have lower chronic absenteeism rates and higher academic performance compared to Brewer Academy and the other traditional public schools in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 18025 Brock St
       Detroit, MI  48205-3522


(313) 866-0404

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1486th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,215 Help


Students who attend Brewer Academy usually attend:

High:    Denby High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  468

Racial breakdown:

African American:
99.6%
Asian:
0.2%
Hispanic:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.2% Help


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Compare Details Brewer Academy ranks worse than 100% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last 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 3.11. (See more...)
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Compare Details Brewer Academy ranks worse than 98.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.85. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (99.6%), Asian (0.2%), Hispanic (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brewer Academy is 18. 51 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Brewer Academy employs 26 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brewer Academy is $21,215, which is the 32nd highest among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brewer Academy:

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

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

SchoolDigger ranks Brewer Academy 885th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Brewer Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Brewer Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Brewer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 3.11 1486th 1486 0.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Brewer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.79 1381st 1397 1.1%
2024 3.78 1381st 1381 0.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Brewer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.68 1407th 1443 2.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Brewer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.51 1435th 1446 0.8%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Brewer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.72 461st 475 2.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Brewer Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Brewer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.93 883rd 883 0.0%
2024 4.85 885th 897 1.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Brewer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.36 739th 815 9.3%
2023 4.31 824th 825 0.1%
2024 5.67 823rd 836 1.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Brewer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.60 741st 794 6.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Brewer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.39 734th 797 7.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Brewer Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.98 278th 366 24.0%
2023 11.29 306th 310 1.3%
2024 11.42 296th 300 1.3%
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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.

Brewer Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Brewer Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 1 478 0 0 1 0 0 0 480
2018 1 493 0 1 0 0 0 0 495
2019 0 542 0 1 0 0 0 0 543
2020 0 544 0 4 0 0 0 0 548
2021 1 504 0 0 0 0 0 0 505
2022 0 446 0 0 0 0 0 0 446
2023 0 466 1 1 0 0 0 0 468

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 Brewer Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 480 24.0 20.0 86.7
2018 495 24.0 20.6 92.7
2019 543 29.5 18.4 93.7
2020 548 30.0 18.2 86.9
2021 505 26.0 19.4 90.1
2022 446 28.5 15.6 91.9
2023 468 26.0 18.0 93.2

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 Brewer Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 480 24.0 20.0 86.7
2018 495 24.0 20.6 92.7
2019 543 29.5 18.4 93.7
2020 548 30.0 18.2 86.9
2021 505 26.0 19.4 90.1
2022 446 28.5 15.6 91.9
2023 468 26.0 18.0 93.2

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 Brewer Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,490 (18.4%) $11,044 (81.6%) $13,534
2020 $4,414 (30.5%) $10,073 (69.5%) $14,486
2021 $2,532 (15.6%) $13,748 (84.4%) $16,280
2022 $8,028 (36.4%) $14,004 (63.6%) $22,031
2023 $7,231 (34.1%) $13,984 (65.9%) $21,215

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brewer 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 (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Brewer Academy)11.45.1
 6.3%
   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%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Brewer Academy)16.413.7
 2.7%
   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 Students543468
 13.8%
African American542466
 14%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.7%93.2%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Brewer Academy

Students who attend Brewer Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Denby High School

Students at Brewer Academy are 100% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 468 students attended Brewer Academy.

Brewer Academy ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Michigan elementary schools.


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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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