Cleveland Middle School serves 737 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
737 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
81%
18%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Cleveland Middle School?
737 students attend Cleveland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Cleveland Middle School students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cleveland Middle School?
Cleveland Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cleveland Middle School offer ?
Cleveland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Cleveland Middle School part of?
Cleveland Middle School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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