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 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 172 students in The James And Grace Lee Boggs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, 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 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% 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
3,470 Schools
# Students
172 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The James And Grace Lee Boggs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#467 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40.3%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
59%
18%
% White
27%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,599 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,174 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,599
$18,606
Spending / Student
$10,174
$17,784
Best The James And Grace Lee Boggs School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The James And Grace Lee Boggs School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Goethe St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 923-2301
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 923-2301
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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 172 students.
What is the rank of The James And Grace Lee Boggs School District?
The James And Grace Lee Boggs School District is ranked #491 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
59% of The James And Grace Lee Boggs School District students are Black, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
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 17:1, which is equal to 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 $10,174 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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