Serving 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Moses Field Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 1% in MI)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Moses Field Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Moses Field Center's student population of 60 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Moses Field Center is 0.34, which is less 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)
(18-19)40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
80%
18%
White
13%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Moses Field Center often compared to?
Moses Field Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Keidan Special Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Moses Field Center?
60 students attend Moses Field Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Moses Field Center students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moses Field Center?
Moses Field Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Moses Field Center offer ?
Moses Field Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Moses Field Center part of?
Moses Field Center is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Moses Field Center located?
Moses Field Center is located in the Islandview neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in Islandview.
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