Fisher Magnet Upper Academy (Closed 2023)

15491 Maddelein St
Detroit, MI 48205
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 378 students in grades 5-8, Fisher Magnet Upper Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 16% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

Fisher Magnet Upper Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
#2711 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10%
35%
16%
45%
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fisher Magnet Upper Academy's ranking?
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy is ranked #2711 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Fisher Magnet Upper Academy?
378 students attend Fisher Magnet Upper Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Fisher Magnet Upper Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fisher Magnet Upper Academy?
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fisher Magnet Upper Academy offer ?
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fisher Magnet Upper Academy part of?
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
In what neighborhood is Fisher Magnet Upper Academy located?
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy is located in the Regent Park neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in Regent Park.

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