Joy Middle School (Closed 2008)
- Joy Middle School served 841 students in grades 6-8.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 841 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian (06-07) | 1% | 1% |
| Asian (06-07) | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic (06-07) | n/a | 4% |
| Black (06-07) | 98% | 20% |
| White (06-07) | 1% | 71% |
| Hawaiian (06-07) | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races (06-07) | n/a | n/a |
| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 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: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Joy Middle School is Southeastern High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Timbuktu Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Detroit Timbuktu Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 364 students
0.2 miles
10800 East Canfield St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 823-6000 0.2 K-8 364 - Detroit Hutchinson Elementarymiddle School Grades: PK-8 | 342 students
0.4 miles
2600 Garland
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-4169 0.4 PK-8 342 - Detroit Eastside Detroit Lions Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-8 | 86 students
0.5 miles
10101 East Canfield St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 852-9677 0.5 6-8 86 - Detroit Southeastern High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 160 students
0.8 miles
3030 Fairview Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-4500 0.8 9-12 160 - Detroit Blackwell Institute Grades: PK-8 | 304 students
1.1 miles
9330 Shoemaker St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-4391 1.1 PK-8 304
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