Detroit Edison Public School Academy
Detroit Edison Public School Academy serves 964 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Detroit Edison Public School Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Top Rankings
Detroit Edison Public School Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Detroit Edison Public School Academy's student population of 964 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
964 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Detroit Edison Public School Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,120 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 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 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1330 out of 3120 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
98%
18%
White
n/a
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Detroit Edison Public School Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
8200 E JEFFERSON AVE #1802
DETROIT, MI$195,000- 2 Beds | 1 Bath
- (2.39 miles from school)
-
1031 HARVARD
GROSSE POINTE PARK, MI$749,900- 5 Beds | 3 Baths
- (6.59 miles from school)
-
1817 E STATE FAIR
HIGHLAND PARK, MI$49,900- (6.60 miles from school)
-
581 FISHER
GROSSE POINTE, MI$439,000- 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (7.35 miles from school)
Recent Articles
Missing Children: Why Public Schools Need to Improve Security Policies
Learn about the case of Kyle Horman, a child who went missing while on campus, and how this tragedy is prompting public schools to reevaluate their security measures.
Paupers and Princes: Economic Inequality at Public Schools
The economic divide between our nation's public school students is growing wider and deeper. Learn about a new federal report that reveals the growing ranks of poverty-stricken public schools.
Can You Afford a Stellar Public School Education?
Dissect "America's Best Schools for Your Housing Buck" and learn about the top ranked public schools in America in cities where the median home price is as low as $200,000.
