Barbour Magnet Middle School (Closed 2010)

Barbour Magnet Middle School serves 455 students in grades 6-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
455 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
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White
n/a
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
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Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Barbour Magnet Middle School?
455 students attend Barbour Magnet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Barbour Magnet Middle School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbour Magnet Middle School?
Barbour Magnet Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Barbour Magnet Middle School offer ?
Barbour Magnet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Barbour Magnet Middle School part of?
Barbour Magnet Middle School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.

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