Detroit Prep vs. Hamtramck Academy
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 418 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 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 549 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hamtramck Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
418 students
549 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1234 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#950 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
55
56
Grade 1 Students
56
65
Grade 2 Students
49
64
Grade 3 Students
50
60
Grade 4 Students
50
62
Grade 5 Students
50
63
Grade 6 Students
43
59
Grade 7 Students
38
59
Grade 8 Students
27
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
67%
% Hispanic
2%
n/a
% Black
53%
11%
% White
35%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
90%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%