Serving 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Daly School 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 10-14% (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 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Daly School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Inkster, MI, encompassing approximately 4.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching a maximum of 2.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daly School's student population of 175 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
175 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
It is the mission of Daly Elementary School along with the stakeholders to provide all students with an academically rigorous, safe and nurturing learning environment.
School Rankings
Daly School 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 Daly School is 0.37, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2688 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
78%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)77.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daly School's ranking?
Daly School is ranked #2688 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Daly School often compared to?
Daly Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences, The Dearborn Academy, Wayne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 Daly School?
175 students attend Daly School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Daly School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daly School?
Daly School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Daly School offer ?
Daly School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Daly School part of?
Daly School is part of Westwood Community School District.
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