Edison Elementary School
Tel:
(313) 852-1066
- Edison Elementary School serves 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Edison Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
Edison Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Edison Elementary School's student population of 290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 290 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Edison Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Edison Elementary School is 0.01, 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 | #2557 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | 99% | 18% |
| White | 1% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.01 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 45% |
| 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 Edison Elementary School is Communication And Media Arts High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Detroit Achievement Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Detroit Detroit Achievement Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 126 students
0.2 miles
7000 Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 409-8589 0.2 K-8 126 - Detroit Communication And Media Arts High School Grades: 9-12 | 581 students
0.4 miles
14771 Mansfield St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9300 0.4 9-12 581 - Detroit Cooke Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 352 students
1.0 miles
18800 Puritan St
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7458 1.0 PK-6 352 - Detroit Dossin Elementarymiddle School Grades: PK-8 | 366 students
1.1 miles
16650 Glendale St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9390 1.1 PK-8 366 - Detroit Burns Elementarymiddle School Grades: PK-8 | 331 students
1.2 miles
14350 Terry St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0534 1.2 PK-8 331
School Reviews
| 5 I love this school I want to come back love you Edison I wish the best for your test scores. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Destinee |
| 1 I am an elder parent to children in our local area. I volunteer and encourage families to participate in community events and efforts. I have been aware of several of my neighbors attending EDISON and visited several times. Edison is welcoming. The classrooms appear well organized and pleasant. - Posted by Parent - Carolyn Akpe |
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