Detroit Prep vs. Nichols Elementarymiddle School
Should I attend Detroit Prep or Nichols Elementarymiddle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Detroit Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Nichols Elementarymiddle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Detroit Prep 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nichols Elementarymiddle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
320 students
255 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1729 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#758 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
54
19
Grade 1 Students
56
22
Grade 2 Students
50
28
Grade 3 Students
51
26
Grade 4 Students
41
31
Grade 5 Students
43
29
Grade 6 Students
25
27
Grade 7 Students
-
35
Grade 8 Students
-
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
54%
94%
% White
37%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.57
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%