Diann Bankswilliamson Educational Center
Tel:
(313) 347-7280
- Diann Bankswilliamson Educational Center serves 66 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Diann Bankswilliamson Educational Center placed in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Diann Bankswilliamson Educational Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Diann Bankswilliamson Educational Center's student population of 66 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 66 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Diann Bankswilliamson Educational Center is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Diann Bankswilliamson Educational Center is 0.22, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #686 out of 3119 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥50% | 37% |
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥50% | 43% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 88% | 18% |
| White | 6% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.52 |
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| Graduation Rate (16-17) | ≤20% | 85% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Detroit Public Schools Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Diann Bankswilliamson Educational Center is Davis Aerospace High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Blackwell Institute (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
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(313) 866-5644 0.7 PK-8 447 - Detroit Oakland International Academy K1 Magnet School
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(313) 347-0249 1.1 PK-1 96 - Detroit Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary East Charter School
Grades: PK-6 | 116 students
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Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 924-0317 1.2 PK-6 116 - Detroit Oakland International Academy Elementary School Magnet School
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Grades: 2-4 | 164 students
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4001 Miller St
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 923-0790 1.2 2-4 164
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