Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Blackwell Institute ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1% in MI)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blackwell Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Blackwell Institute's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blackwell Institute is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Blackwell Institute?
297 students attend Blackwell Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Blackwell Institute students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackwell Institute?
Blackwell Institute has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blackwell Institute offer ?
Blackwell Institute offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackwell Institute part of?
Blackwell Institute is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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