Serving 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Discovery Arts And Technology Psa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
226 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
91%
18%
White
1%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Discovery Arts And Technology PSA School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Discovery Arts And Technology Psa Elementary School?
226 students attend Discovery Arts And Technology Psa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Discovery Arts And Technology Psa Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Arts And Technology Psa Elementary School?
Discovery Arts And Technology Psa Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery Arts And Technology Psa Elementary School offer ?
Discovery Arts And Technology Psa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Discovery Arts And Technology Psa Elementary School part of?
Discovery Arts And Technology Psa Elementary School is part of Discovery Arts And Technology PSA School District.
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