Pelham Magnet Middle School serves 361 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
361 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
95%
18%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pelham Magnet Middle School?
361 students attend Pelham Magnet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Pelham Magnet Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pelham Magnet Middle School?
Pelham Magnet Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pelham Magnet Middle School offer ?
Pelham Magnet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pelham Magnet Middle School part of?
Pelham Magnet Middle School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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