Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District

1903 Wilkins St
Detroit, MI 48207-2112
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,248 students in Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,248 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1

District Rank

Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#666 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Detroit Edison Public School Academy  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
11%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Detroit Edison Public School Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
32%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Detroit Edison Public School Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Detroit Edison Public School Academy  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
1,215 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
97%
18%
# White Students
4 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
n/a
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
79
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
92
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
80
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
96
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
102
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
116
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
126
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
118
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
72
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
85
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,385 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,542 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$25,476 MM
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Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
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Revenue / Student
$11,385
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Detroit Edison Public School Academy  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$9,542
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Detroit Edison Public School Academy  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Detroit Edison Public School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1903 Wilkins St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 833-1100
Grades: PK-8
| 847 students
Rank: #22.
Detroit Edison Public School High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3402 St Aubin
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 877-9381
Grades: 9-12
| 401 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,248 students.
What is the rank of Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District is ranked #674 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District?
97% of Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,542 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,248 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 85-89% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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