Pembroke Academy

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Pembroke Academy ranks 252 nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pembroke Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 348 students in grades K-8 in Detroit, Michigan, and is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 53 out of 610 districts in the state.

Pembroke Academy stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts, where its 5th-grade students achieved 83.33% proficiency, significantly higher than the state average of 44%. The school also ranks highly among Michigan elementary schools for specific student groups, such as ranking 5th out of 321 schools for African American students and 14th out of 1,350 schools for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This suggests Pembroke Academy is providing equitable educational opportunities and effectively supporting the learning and achievement of these populations.

While Pembroke Academy has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 42.6% in 2022-2023, it still performs better than some nearby schools, such as Emerson ElementaryMiddle School (78.2% chronic absenteeism) and Bow ElementaryMiddle School (77.8% chronic absenteeism). Compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 94.71% to 100% African American, Pembroke Academy has a significantly higher percentage of African American students at 88.79%, indicating it is serving a diverse population within the Detroit area.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

19940 Mansfield St
Detroit, MI 48235-2332

(313) 243-0092

District: Pembroke Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
252^nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,894

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 348

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.8%

Two or more races:

9.8%

Hispanic:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pembroke Academy ranks better than 83% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.79. (See more...)

Compare Details Pembroke Academy ranks better than 88.9% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.51. (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 (88.8%), two or more races (9.8%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pembroke Academy is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Pembroke Academy employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pembroke Academy is $16,894.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pembroke Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Pembroke Academy 252^nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Pembroke 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:

SchoolDigger ranks Pembroke Academy 100^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Pembroke Academy in the ranking list.)

Pembroke Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Pembroke Academy 53^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pembroke Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Pembroke Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	27.09	1022^nd	1408	27.4%
2021	40.98	656^th	1153	43.1%
2022	53.23	582^nd	1344	56.7%
2023	88.84	127^th	1470	91.4%
2024	79.79	252^nd	1486	83.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pembroke Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	44.19	640^th	1134	43.6%
2021	57.85	259^th	749	65.4%
2022	66.21	284^th	1099	74.2%
2023	97.46	14^th	1350	99.0%
2024	91.33	44^th	1381	96.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Pembroke Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.58	83^rd	1321	93.7%
2024	74.07	265^th	1342	80.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Pembroke Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.24	153^rd	1334	88.5%
2024	69.26	373^rd	1347	72.3%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Pembroke Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	62.13	65^th	212	69.3%
2021	67.85	14^th	51	72.5%
2022	83.44	16^th	158	89.9%
2023	97.61	5^th	321	98.4%
2024	94.09	9^th	348	97.4%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pembroke Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pembroke Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2021	74.11	122^nd	675	81.9%
2023	89.09	81^st	883	90.8%
2024	84.51	100^th	897	88.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pembroke Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.74	5^th	825	99.4%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Pembroke Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.41	3^rd	310	99.0%

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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 Pembroke Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	0	230	0	6	0	8	244
2020	1	260	0	5	0	14	280
2021	0	281	0	9	1	19	310
2022	0	303	1	6	0	21	331
2023	1	309	0	4	0	34	348

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 Pembroke Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	244	19.0	12.8	93
2020	280	21.0	13.3	92.1
2021	310	22.0	14.0	92.9
2022	331	24.0	13.7	91.5
2023	348	27.0	12.8	94.3

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 Pembroke Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	244	19.0	12.8	93
2020	280	21.0	13.3	92.1
2021	310	22.0	14.0	92.9
2022	331	24.0	13.7	91.5
2023	348	27.0	12.8	94.3

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 Pembroke Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$970 (5.1%)	$17,916 (94.9%)	$18,886
2020	$1,016 (6.3%)	$15,050 (93.7%)	$16,066
2021	$1,377 (10.0%)	$12,374 (90.0%)	$13,751
2022	$1,951 (12.7%)	$13,404 (87.3%)	$15,355
2023	$1,776 (10.5%)	$15,118 (89.5%)	$16,894

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pembroke 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 1022^nd of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 127^th of 1470 Elementary schools	63.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pembroke Academy)	31	66.7	35.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pembroke Academy)	31	66.7	35.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pembroke Academy)	36	71.9	35.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pembroke Academy)	36	71.9	35.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Pembroke Academy)	24	78.1	54.1%
4th Grade Math (Pembroke Academy)	24	78.1	54.1%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pembroke Academy)	45.8	76.5	30.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pembroke Academy)	45.8	76.5	30.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Pembroke Academy)	25	47.1	22.1%
5th Grade Math (Pembroke Academy)	25	47.1	22.1%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	244	348	42.6%
African American	230	309	34.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	8	34	325%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93%	94.3%	1.2%

Schools Near Pembroke 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
Pembroke Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	19940 Mansfield St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Pembroke Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 243-0092	348	27	12.8	94.3%	1 (0.3%)	309 (88.8%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.8%)	79.8	252^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	83.0%		88.8	127^th of 1470 public elementary schools	91.4%	125			40.7	60.6	83.3	72.7		59.3	69.7	46.7	72.7		60.0		23.3	30.0	$16,894	$1,776	$15,118
Bow ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	19801 Prevost St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0500	574	32	18.2	92.7%	0 (0.0%)	570 (99.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5.4	1454^th of 1486 public elementary schools	2.2%		7.9	1367^th of 1470 public elementary schools	7.0%	87	22.6		9.4	6.9	12.5	10.2	16.4	6.3	8.6		6.1	9.0	8.3	13.2			$20,071	$6,577	$13,494
Rutherford Winans Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	16411 Curtis St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Rutherford Winans Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0709	154	5	30.8	94.8%	0 (0.0%)	152 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	37.5							19.1						25.0		18.8	$15,614	$4,644	$10,969
Vernor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	13726 Pembroke Ave	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-7342	328	22	15.0	86.9%	0 (0.0%)	327 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12.3	1301^st of 1486 public elementary schools	12.4%		6.8	1398^th of 1470 public elementary schools	4.9%	97	17.2		10.6	8.7	16.0	19.4	8.8		8.9						20.8	13.8	$19,894	$6,391	$13,503
Oak Park Service Learning Academy OPSLA	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	21700 Marlow St	Oak Park	48237	Oakland County	Detroit Service Learning Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 539-4115	134	3	44.6	98.5%	0 (0.0%)	134 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$8,605	$830	$7,775
Detroit Achievement Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7000 W Outer Dr	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Achievement Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 468-9518	296	19	15.5	88.9%	10 (3.4%)	285 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	29.8	1018^th of 1486 public elementary schools	31.5%		18.6	1180^th of 1470 public elementary schools	19.7%	162	52.0		30.6	26.9	62.5	23.1	40.0	28.6	24.0	12.5	15.4	29.2	33.3	28.0			$12,529	$2,995	$9,534
Einstein Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14001 Northend Ave	Oak Park	48237	Oakland County	Oak Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 336-7640	416	23	18.0	88.2%	6 (1.4%)	394 (94.7%)	7 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	5	1462^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	1.6%		9.4	1335^th of 1470 public elementary schools	9.2%	127			6.9	10.6	14.3			8.3									$19,024	$2,245	$16,779
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies	Public	PK, KG-8	6501 W Outer Dr	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 651-2400	652	43	15.3	79.1%	5 (0.8%)	638 (97.9%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.7	852^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	42.7%		26	1055^th of 1470 public elementary schools	28.2%	203	71.7	37.0	42.7	35.4	39.5	38.2	56.5	41.3	27.8	24.7	33.8	35.5	32.1	43.5	8.8	17.4	$20,725	$6,461	$14,264
Emerson ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	18240 Huntington Rd	Detroit	48219	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 831-9688	519	37	14.2	89.6%	4 (0.8%)	508 (97.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	4.6	1472^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	0.9%		4.1	1463^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	0.5%	9	28.6		6.6	6.3	12.5	7.0	13.0	11.5				5.6	5.4	7.9		7.9	$23,165	$7,382	$15,783
Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts	Public	PK, KG-8	10700 Santa Maria St	Detroit	48221	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 340-4400	692	36	19.1	87.3%	0 (0.0%)	686 (99.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	6.7	1419^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.5%		5.7	1431^st of 1470 public elementary schools	2.7%	12	21.6	8.0	8.0	16.7	13.0	13.4	16.7	6.8	10.7	6.5		12.8	9.1	11.4		3.5	$19,224	$6,453	$12,771

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Pembroke Academy ranks 252^nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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How many students attend Pembroke Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 348 students attended Pembroke Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Pembroke Academy?

Students at Pembroke Academy are 89% African American, 10% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

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