Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cooke Stem Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cooke Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cooke Stem Academy's student population of 352 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cooke Stem Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooke Stem Academy is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2376 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 is Cooke Stem Academy's ranking?
Cooke Stem Academy is ranked #2376 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Cooke Stem Academy often compared to?
Cooke Stem Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Cooke Stem Academy?
352 students attend Cooke Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Cooke Stem Academy students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cooke Stem Academy?
Cooke Stem Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cooke Stem Academy offer ?
Cooke Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cooke Stem Academy part of?
Cooke Stem Academy is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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