The James And Grace Lee Boggs School District

7600 Goethe St
Detroit, MI 48214-1762
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

The James And Grace Lee Boggs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 161 students in The James And Grace Lee Boggs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in The James And Grace Lee Boggs School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,509 Schools
# Students
161 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

The James And Grace Lee Boggs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#533 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
34%
35-39%
45%
21-39%
38%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
60%
18%
% White
24%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,255 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,870 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,255
$18,510
Spending / Student
$10,870
$17,693

Best The James And Grace Lee Boggs School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The James And Grace Lee Boggs School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7600 Goethe St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 923-2301
Grades: K-8
| 161 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to The James And Grace Lee Boggs School District?
The James And Grace Lee Boggs School District manages 1 public schools serving 161 students.
What is the rank of The James And Grace Lee Boggs School District?
The James And Grace Lee Boggs School District is ranked #536 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in The James And Grace Lee Boggs School District?
60% of The James And Grace Lee Boggs School District students are Black, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The James And Grace Lee Boggs School District?
The James And Grace Lee Boggs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is The James And Grace Lee Boggs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,870 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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