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Escuela Avancemos vs. Voyageur Academy

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School Overview

School
Escuela Avancemos
2635 Howard St
Detroit, MI 48216
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Voyageur Academy
4321 Military St
Detroit, MI 48210
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Escuela Avancemos 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 5%)

Voyageur 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 5%)
Overview
Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Escuela Avancemos 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 11% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 796 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Voyageur 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 5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher 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 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
422 students
796 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Escuela Avancemos over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Voyageur Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Escuela Avancemos.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Voyageur Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Escuela Avancemos over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Voyageur Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Escuela Avancemos with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Escuela Avancemos 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 Voyageur Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Voyageur 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

#2561 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#2862 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Escuela Avancemos, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Voyageur Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
5%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Escuela Avancemos who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Escuela Avancemos 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 Voyageur Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Voyageur Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Escuela Avancemos who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Escuela Avancemos 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 Voyageur Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Voyageur Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Voyageur Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Voyageur 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 Escuela Avancemos by grade.
This chart displays the students of Voyageur Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
43
77
Grade 1 Students
45
75
Grade 2 Students
50
92
Grade 3 Students
43
87
Grade 4 Students
51
97
Grade 5 Students
47
84
Grade 6 Students
53
99
Grade 7 Students
46
100
Grade 8 Students
44
85

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Voyageur Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Voyageur Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1999-00 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
96%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Escuela Avancemos, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Escuela Avancemos 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 Voyageur Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Voyageur 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
2%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Escuela Avancemos, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Escuela Avancemos 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 Voyageur Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Voyageur 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
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Escuela Avancemos, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Escuela Avancemos 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 Voyageur Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Voyageur Academy 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
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Voyageur Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Voyageur Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.08
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of Escuela Avancemos, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Escuela Avancemos 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 Voyageur Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Voyageur 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
99%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Escuela Avancemos, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Escuela Avancemos 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 Voyageur Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Voyageur 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
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Escuela Avancemos, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Escuela Avancemos 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 Voyageur Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Voyageur 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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