Cooke Stem Academy

18800 Puritan St
Detroit, MI 48223
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Bottom 50%
Serving 296 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cooke Stem Academy's student population of 296 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
296 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Students Rise. We All Rise.

School Rankings

Cooke Stem Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooke Stem Academy is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2814 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6-9%
35%
10-14%
45%
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
97%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
(22-23)
73.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #2814 out of 3,025 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, Edison Elementary School, Detroit Community Schools Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Cooke Stem Academy?
296 students attend Cooke Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Cooke Stem Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, 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 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cooke Stem Academy offer ?
Cooke Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cooke Stem Academy part of?
Cooke Stem Academy is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
In what neighborhood is Cooke Stem Academy located?
Cooke Stem Academy is located in the North Rosedale Park neighborhood of Detroit, MI.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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