Gardner Elementary School vs. Detroit Premier Academy
Should I attend Gardner Elementary School or Detroit Premier Academy? 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
Gardner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Detroit Premier Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gardner Elementary School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 733 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Detroit Premier 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 9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
274 students
733 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2376 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2711 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
107
Grade 1 Students
52
95
Grade 2 Students
43
75
Grade 3 Students
51
88
Grade 4 Students
42
84
Grade 5 Students
41
71
Grade 6 Students
-
85
Grade 7 Students
-
68
Grade 8 Students
-
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
77%
90%
% White
19%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
93%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
n/a
