David Ellis Academy
David Ellis Academy serves 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
David Ellis Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David Ellis Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
David Ellis Academy's student population of 223 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
David Ellis Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of David Ellis Academy is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2675 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
100%
18%
White
n/a
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Ellis Academy's ranking?
David Ellis Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend David Ellis Academy?
223 students attend David Ellis Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of David Ellis Academy students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Ellis Academy?
David Ellis Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does David Ellis Academy offer ?
David Ellis Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is David Ellis Academy part of?
David Ellis Academy is part of David Ellis Academy School District.
School Reviews
1 8/12/2019
Great Staff, Awesome Teachers very hands approach and parent involve orientated. Principal intentions are in the right place but not empathetic, but resources very disorganized, which can create hectic outcomes with parents. Contributing to the destruction of foundation needed to raise school overall ranking to top 10% in the state. Also informed of Lack of summer academics programs to actually help a student that struggles in all grades. Several locations of school but no funding of summer academics, along with no efficient parking to accommodate parents with dropping off, and picking up children from school.
2 7/18/2008
The school is old and run down. The administration seems to be disorganized because meetings and activities get cancelled at the last minute. The test scores are low and there is no teacher accountability. I definately would NOT recommend this substandard school.
2 6/9/2008
Poor academic programs, no specials available, VERY DISORGANIZED, field trips cancelled at the last second, lazy teachers, Detroit school is falling apart, I am pulling my kids out as fast as I can.
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