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Ralph J Bunche Academy vs. Nichols Elementarymiddle School

Should you attend Ralph J Bunche Academy or Nichols Elementarymiddle School? 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
Ralph J Bunche Academy
503 Hyacinthe St
Ecorse, MI 48229
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Nichols Elementarymiddle School
3000 Burns St
Detroit, MI 48214
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Ralph J Bunche 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 10%)

Nichols Elementarymiddle School 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 302 students in grades 1-4, Ralph J Bunche 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nichols Elementarymiddle 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
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 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
1-4
PK-8
Total Students
302 students
283 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ralph J Bunche Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nichols Elementarymiddle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ralph J Bunche Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nichols Elementarymiddle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ralph J Bunche Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nichols Elementarymiddle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ralph J Bunche Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ecorse 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 Nichols Elementarymiddle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community 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

#2799 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#2652 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ralph J Bunche Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nichols Elementarymiddle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ralph J Bunche Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ecorse 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 Nichols Elementarymiddle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ralph J Bunche Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ecorse 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 Nichols Elementarymiddle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MI)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ralph J Bunche Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Nichols Elementarymiddle School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
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29
Grade 1 Students
79
44
Grade 2 Students
87
34
Grade 3 Students
64
28
Grade 4 Students
72
27
Grade 5 Students
-
35
Grade 6 Students
-
34
Grade 7 Students
-
26
Grade 8 Students
-
26

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ralph J Bunche Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ecorse School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Nichols Elementarymiddle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ralph J Bunche Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ecorse 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 Nichols Elementarymiddle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Black
79%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ralph J Bunche Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ecorse 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 Nichols Elementarymiddle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
9%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ralph J Bunche Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ecorse 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 Nichols Elementarymiddle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Detroit Public Schools Community 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
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ralph J Bunche Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ecorse 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 two or more races at Nichols Elementarymiddle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Detroit Public Schools Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.36
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ralph J Bunche Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ecorse 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 Nichols Elementarymiddle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community 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
89%
87%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ralph J Bunche Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ecorse 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 Nichols Elementarymiddle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Detroit Public Schools Community 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 Ralph J Bunche Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ecorse 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 Nichols Elementarymiddle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Detroit Public Schools Community 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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