Howe Elementary School (Closed 2012)

2600 Garland St
Detroit, MI 48214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Howe Elementary School serves 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
334 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(10-11)
70-74%
80%
(10-11)
65-69%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Howe Elementary School?
334 students attend Howe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Howe Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Howe Elementary School?
Howe Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Howe Elementary School offer ?
Howe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Howe Elementary School part of?
Howe Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.

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