Serving 627 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School 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 is 5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 5%
- Reading Proficiency: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School's student population of 627 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School is 0.06, 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)5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
97%
18%
White
1%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
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
89%
47%
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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School?
627 students attend Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School offer ?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School part of?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School located?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School is located in the Fitzgerald And Marygrove neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Fitzgerald And Marygrove.
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