Dr. Charles Drew Academy (Closed 2015)
Dr. Charles Drew Academy served 369 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 12% (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 33% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
369 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)12%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)33%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
29%
8%
Black
55%
18%
White
12%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dr. Charles Drew Academy School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Dr. Charles Drew Academy?
369 students attend Dr. Charles Drew Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Dr. Charles Drew Academy students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Charles Drew Academy?
Dr. Charles Drew Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. Charles Drew Academy offer ?
Dr. Charles Drew Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dr. Charles Drew Academy part of?
Dr. Charles Drew Academy is part of Dr. Charles Drew Academy School District.
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