Detroit Edison Public School Academy serves 847 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Detroit Edison Public School 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 12% (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 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 847 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Detroit Edison Public School Academy's student population of 847 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
847 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Detroit Edison Public School 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 Detroit Edison Public School 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
#2322 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
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
68%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Detroit Edison Public School Academy's ranking?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy is ranked #2322 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Detroit Edison Public School Academy?
847 students attend Detroit Edison Public School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Detroit Edison Public School Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Detroit Edison Public School Academy?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Detroit Edison Public School Academy offer ?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Detroit Edison Public School Academy part of?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy is part of Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District.
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