Mccoll Elementary School (Closed 2012)

20550 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 82%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(09-10)
90-94%
78%
(09-10)
85-89%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)
n/a
5%
Black
(09-10)
100%
20%
White
(09-10)
n/a
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
87%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
4%
6%
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Mccoll Elementary School?
255 students attend Mccoll Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Mccoll Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Mccoll Elementary School offer ?
Mccoll Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mccoll Elementary School part of?
Mccoll Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.

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