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Detroit Prep vs. Detroit Merit Charter Academy

Should you attend Detroit Prep or Detroit Merit Charter Academy? 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
Detroit Prep
8411 Sylvester St
Detroit, MI 48214
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Detroit Merit Charter Academy
1091 Alter Rd
Detroit, MI 48215
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Detroit Merit Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 448 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Detroit Prep 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 40% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 718 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Detroit Merit Charter Academy 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 19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
448 students
718 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Detroit Prep over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Detroit Merit Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Detroit Prep.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Detroit Merit Charter Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Detroit Prep over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Detroit Merit Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Prep with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Detroit Achievement Academy 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 Detroit Merit Charter Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Detroit Merit Charter Academy 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

#1234 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#2308 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Detroit Prep, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Detroit Merit Charter Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Top 50% in MI)
19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Detroit Prep who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Achievement Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Detroit Merit Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Merit Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
30%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Detroit Prep who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Achievement Academy 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 Detroit Merit Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Merit Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Detroit Prep who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Achievement Academy 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 Detroit Merit Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Merit Charter Academy 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 Detroit Prep by grade.
This chart displays the students of Detroit Merit Charter Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
63
86
Grade 1 Students
66
84
Grade 2 Students
54
86
Grade 3 Students
54
86
Grade 4 Students
52
90
Grade 5 Students
52
82
Grade 6 Students
45
75
Grade 7 Students
35
51
Grade 8 Students
27
78

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Detroit Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Detroit Achievement Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Detroit Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Detroit Achievement Academy 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 Hispanic at Detroit Merit Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Detroit Merit Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
59%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Detroit Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Detroit Achievement Academy 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 Detroit Merit Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Detroit Merit Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
30%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Detroit Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Detroit Achievement Academy 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 White at Detroit Merit Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Detroit Merit Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Detroit Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Detroit Achievement Academy 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 two or more races at Detroit Merit Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Detroit Merit Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Detroit Prep, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Detroit Achievement Academy 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 diversity score of Detroit Merit Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Detroit Merit Charter Academy 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
59%
88%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Detroit Prep, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Detroit Achievement Academy 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 Detroit Merit Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Detroit Merit Charter Academy 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
4%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Detroit Prep, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Detroit Achievement Academy 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 Detroit Merit Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Detroit Merit Charter Academy 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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