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:
1486^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,215

Students who attend Brewer Academy usually attend:

High:

Denby High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 455

Racial breakdown:

African American:

99.6%

White:

0.2%

Hispanic:

0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.9%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.11. (See more...)

Compare Details Brewer Academy ranks worse than 98.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.85. (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 (99.6%), Hispanic (0.2%), White (0.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brewer Academy is 16.8. 44 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Brewer Academy employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brewer Academy is $21,215, which is the 32^nd highest among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brewer Academy:

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status 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 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	1486^th	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	1381^st	1397	1.1%
2024	3.78	1381^st	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	1407^th	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	1435^th	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	461^st	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	883^rd	883	0.0%
2024	4.85	885^th	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
2018	13.36	739^th	815	9.3%
2023	4.31	824^th	825	0.1%
2024	5.67	823^rd	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	741^st	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	734^th	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
2018	25.98	278^th	366	24.0%
2023	11.29	306^th	310	1.3%
2024	11.42	296^th	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.

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	Total
2017	1	478	0	0	1	480
2018	1	493	0	1	0	495
2019	0	542	0	1	0	543
2020	0	544	0	4	0	548
2021	1	504	0	0	0	505
2022	0	446	0	0	0	446
2023	0	466	1	1	0	468
2024	1	453	0	1	0	455

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
2024	455	27.0	16.8	94.9

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
2024	455	27.0	16.8	94.9

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 Brewer Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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)	11.4	5.1	6.3%
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 (Brewer Academy)	16.4	13.7	2.7%
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	543	468	13.8%
African American	542	466	14%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.7%	93.2%	0.6%

Schools Near Brewer 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brewer Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	18025 Brock St	Detroit	48205	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-0404	455	27	16.8	94.9%	1 (0.2%)	453 (99.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.1	1486^th of 1486 public elementary schools	0.0%					(n/a)	10.2				5.7		8.3	5.4				5.2	6.0			$21,215	$7,231	$13,984
Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	15865 E 7 Mile Rd	Detroit	48205	Wayne County	Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 371-1300	689	34	20.2	98.4%	1 (0.1%)	642 (93.2%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.9%)	13.2	1283^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	13.7%		15	1236^th of 1470 public elementary schools	15.9%	47	39.2	13.7	15.6	6.9	20.6	25.3	29.6	23.4	8.3	7.9	16.0	21.4	20.6	25.5	4.8	$12,768	$1,992	$10,776
Carleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11724 Casino St	Detroit	48224	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-8322	379	22	17.2	95.0%	7 (1.8%)	371 (97.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.5	1334^th of 1486 public elementary schools	10.2%		4.7	1452^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	1.2%	118				22.2	15.2				16.7				11.1			$21,215	$6,547	$14,668
Fisher Magnet Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	15510 E State Fair St	Detroit	48205	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(313) 642-4854	788	54	14.5	89.8%	3 (0.4%)	763 (96.8%)	7 (0.9%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.0%)	4.2	1477^th of 1486 public elementary schools	0.6%					(n/a)	24.2	8.1	3.9	8.0	8.6	6.6	9.7	6.6	4.6	4.9				4.8
Wayne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10633 Courville St	Detroit	48224	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-0400	248	17	14.9	90.3%	1 (0.4%)	241 (97.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	9.1	1359^th of 1486 public elementary schools	8.5%		7.5	1387^th of 1470 public elementary schools	5.6%	28			10.7	18.8					16.7	8.8			8.8			$21,394	$7,117	$14,277
Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School	Public	K-8	13840 Lappin St	Detroit	48205	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-7022	377	23	16.6	95.8%	4 (1.1%)	360 (95.5%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	7.4	1404^th of 1486 public elementary schools	5.5%					(n/a)	26.7	13.3			11.8	10.8	14.3	15.4				10.2	11.8	23.3		$20,439	$6,357	$14,082
Beacon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	19475 Beaconsfield St	Harper Woods	48225	Wayne County	Harper Woods The School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 245-5343	357	19	18.9	92.4%	7 (2.0%)	344 (96.4%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)																$16,638	$2,276	$14,362
Chandler Park Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	20200 Kelly Rd	Harper Woods	48225	Wayne County	Chandler Park Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 884-8830	793	33	24.0	96.5%	0 (0.0%)	791 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	8.9	1366^th of 1486 public elementary schools	8.1%		8.8	1347^th of 1470 public elementary schools	8.4%	19			12.5	19.3	22.9			13.4	6.7	5.1			16.1			$12,837	$3,298	$9,539
Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham	Public	PK, KG-8	9860 Park Dr	Detroit	48213	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-8500	562	35	16.1	89.3%	0 (0.0%)	553 (98.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	5.8	1444^th of 1486 public elementary schools	2.8%		5.1	1443^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	1.8%	1	12.5			5.2	11.9	11.7	9.6	7.1			8.5	5.8	5.1	8.3		$21,584	$6,715	$14,869
Trix Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	20045 Joann St	Detroit	48205	Wayne County	Michigan Educational Choice Center	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 426-1020	259	14	18.5	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	257 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)								(n/a)	15.0															$14,842	$4,623	$10,219

Frequently Asked Questions about Brewer Academy

What schools do graduates of Brewer Academy attend?

Students who attend Brewer Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Denby High School

What is the racial makeup of Brewer Academy?

Students at Brewer Academy are 100% African American.

Is Brewer Academy a good school?

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

What district is Brewer Academy in?

Detroit Public Schools Community District

How many students attend Brewer Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 455 students attended Brewer Academy.

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