Coffey Elementary Middle School (Closed 2012)

17210 Cambridge Ave
Detroit, MI 48235
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 38% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (09-10)
411 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(09-10)
38%
78%
(09-10)
56%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)
n/a
5%
Black
(09-10)
100%
20%
White
(09-10)
n/a
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
86%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
6%
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community
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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Coffey Elementary Middle School?
411 students attend Coffey Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Coffey Elementary Middle School students are Black.
What grades does Coffey Elementary Middle School offer ?
Coffey Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Coffey Elementary Middle School part of?
Coffey Elementary Middle School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.

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