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Macdowell Preparatory Academy vs. Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts

Should you attend Macdowell Preparatory Academy or Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts? 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
Macdowell Preparatory Academy
4201 W Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48221
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts
10700 Santa Maria St
Detroit, MI 48221
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Macdowell Preparatory 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%)

Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts 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 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Macdowell Preparatory 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 3% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than 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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts 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 7% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
368 students
631 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Macdowell Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Macdowell Preparatory Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Macdowell Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Macdowell Preparatory Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Macdowell Preparatory 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 Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2941 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#2853 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Macdowell Preparatory Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
3%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
7%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Macdowell Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Macdowell Preparatory 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 Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Public Schools Community and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
13%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Macdowell Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Macdowell Preparatory 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 Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Public Schools Community and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Macdowell Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Macdowell Preparatory 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 Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Public Schools Community 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 Macdowell Preparatory Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts by grade.
Kindergarten Students
35
52
Grade 1 Students
50
55
Grade 2 Students
56
69
Grade 3 Students
30
68
Grade 4 Students
44
83
Grade 5 Students
41
78
Grade 6 Students
38
67
Grade 7 Students
43
72
Grade 8 Students
31
87

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Macdowell Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Macdowell Preparatory 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 Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Detroit Public Schools Community and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
99%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Macdowell Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Macdowell Preparatory 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 Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Detroit Public Schools Community and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
0.02
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of Macdowell Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Macdowell Preparatory 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 Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community 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
92%
86%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Macdowell Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Macdowell Preparatory 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 Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Detroit Public Schools Community and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Macdowell Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Macdowell Preparatory 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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