Nichols Elementarymiddle School vs. Detroit Prep
Should I attend Nichols Elementarymiddle School or Detroit Prep? 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
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
Detroit Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
255 students
320 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#758 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1729 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
19
54
Grade 1 Students
22
56
Grade 2 Students
28
50
Grade 3 Students
26
51
Grade 4 Students
31
41
Grade 5 Students
29
43
Grade 6 Students
27
25
Grade 7 Students
35
-
Grade 8 Students
38
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
94%
54%
% White
2%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.12
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
