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Bates Academy vs. Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies

Should you attend Bates Academy or Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bates Academy
19701 Wyoming St
Detroit, MI 48221
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies
6501 W Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48235
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 785 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bates Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Serving 689 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
785 students
689 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bates Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bates Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bates Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bates Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#947 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#2203 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bates Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in MI)
14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bates Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
56%
(Top 30% in MI)
37%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bates Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in MI)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bates Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bates Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies by grade.
Kindergarten Students
76
92
Grade 1 Students
72
91
Grade 2 Students
83
84
Grade 3 Students
75
77
Grade 4 Students
80
81
Grade 5 Students
83
84
Grade 6 Students
112
70
Grade 7 Students
106
64
Grade 8 Students
98
46

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bates Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
100%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bates Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.00
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bates Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bates Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bates Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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