Edward Duke Ellington Beckham
Edward Duke Ellington Beckham serves 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (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 6% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Edward Duke Ellington Beckham 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 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
Edward Duke Ellington Beckham 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
Edward Duke Ellington Beckham's student population of 602 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 602 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Edward Duke Ellington Beckham 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 diversity score of Edward Duke Ellington Beckham is 0.00, 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 | #2925 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 3% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | 100% | 18% |
| White | n/a | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.52 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 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 Edward Duke Ellington Beckham is Davis Aerospace High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Blackwell Institute (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Detroit Davis Aerospace High School Grades: 9-12 | 148 students
1.2 miles
900 Dickerson St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-8820 1.2 9-12 148 - Detroit Blackwell Institute Grades: PK-8 | 304 students
1.3 miles
9330 Shoemaker St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-4391 1.3 PK-8 304 - Detroit Holmes Al Elementarymiddle School Grades: PK-8 | 447 students
1.3 miles
8950 Crane St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-5644 1.3 PK-8 447 - Detroit Hutchinson Elementarymiddle School Grades: PK-8 | 342 students
1.3 miles
2600 Garland
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-4169 1.3 PK-8 342 - Detroit Fleming Early Learning Neighborhood Center Grades: PK
1.6 miles
18501 Waltham St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 852-8557 1.6 PK n/a
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