Cerveny Middle School (Closed 2010)

15850 Strathmoor Street
Detroit, MI 48227
Cerveny Middle School serves 521 students in grades 6-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
521 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Cerveny Middle School?
521 students attend Cerveny Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Cerveny Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cerveny Middle School?
Cerveny Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cerveny Middle School offer ?
Cerveny Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cerveny Middle School part of?
Cerveny Middle School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.

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