The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (09-10)
292 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)30-34%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)55-59%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)4%
5%
Black
(09-10)93%
20%
White
(09-10)3%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
89%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Owen Academy?
292 students attend Owen Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Owen Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Owen Academy offer ?
Owen Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Owen Academy part of?
Owen Academy is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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