Detroit West Preparatory Academy (Closed 2015)
Detroit West Preparatory Academy served 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-7.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 4% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 370 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 4% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 26% | 67% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | 99% | 18% |
| White | n/a | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Detroit West Preparatory Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Detroit West Preparatory Academy is Detroit Community Schools High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Washingtonparks Academy (0.2 miles away)
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