Serving 50 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Downriver Digital Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Downriver Digital Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Downriver Digital Academy's student population of 50 students has grown by 525% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Downriver Digital Academy is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
20%
9%
Black
62%
18%
White
16%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Downriver Digital Academy?
The graduation rate of Downriver Digital Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Downriver Digital Academy?
50 students attend Downriver Digital Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Downriver Digital Academy students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Downriver Digital Academy offer ?
Downriver Digital Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Downriver Digital Academy part of?
Downriver Digital Academy is part of Ecorse Public Schools School District.
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