Jemison Mae C. Elementary School serves 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 22% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
414 students
Showing 2004–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2004–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)6%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)22%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Showing 2004–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
97%
18%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
63%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2003–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
45%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
6%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Jemison Mae C. Elementary School?
414 students attend Jemison Mae C. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Jemison Mae C. Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jemison Mae C. Elementary School?
Jemison Mae C. Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Jemison Mae C. Elementary School offer ?
Jemison Mae C. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Jemison Mae C. Elementary School part of?
Jemison Mae C. Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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