Beckham William Academy (Closed 2014)

9860 Park Dr
Detroit, MI 48213
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Beckham William Academy serves 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
417 students

Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Showing 2005–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(12-13)
10-14%
41%
(12-13)
35-39%
65%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1

Showing 2004–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%
Black
99%
18%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.02

Showing 1996–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
45%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Beckham William Academy?
417 students attend Beckham William Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Beckham William Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beckham William Academy?
Beckham William Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Beckham William Academy offer ?
Beckham William Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Beckham William Academy part of?
Beckham William Academy is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.

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