Beckham William Academy (Closed 2014)
- Beckham William Academy served 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%) for the 2012-13 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 417 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 10-14% | 41% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 35-39% | 65% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian (12-13) | n/a | 1% |
| Asian (12-13) | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic (12-13) | n/a | 6% |
| Black (12-13) | 99% | 18% |
| White (12-13) | n/a | 69% |
| Hawaiian (12-13) | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races (12-13) | n/a | 2% |
| Diversity Score | 0.01 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09) | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Detroit Public Schools Community School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Beckham William Academy is Capestone Academy Charter Schoolmayfield (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Edward Duke Ellington Beckham (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Detroit Edward Duke Ellington Beckham Grades: PK-8 | 602 students
0.8 miles
9860 Park Dr
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-8500 0.8 PK-8 602 - Detroit Hamilton Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 266 students
1.1 miles
14223 Southampton St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-4505 1.1 K-8 266 - Detroit Capestone Academy Charter Schoolmayfield Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 30 students
1.3 miles
15255 Mayfield
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 924-8518 1.3 6-12 30 - Detroit Wayne Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 286 students
1.4 miles
10633 Courville St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-0400 1.4 PK-5 286 - Detroit Denby High School Grades: 9-12 | 511 students
1.5 miles
12800 Kelly Road
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-7200 1.5 9-12 511
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