1551 Beard St
Detroit, MI 48209
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy serves 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy placed in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in MI
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Roberto Clemente Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Roberto Clemente Learning Academy's student population of 604 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Roberto Clemente Learning Academy is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Roberto Clemente Learning Academy is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
Overall Testing Rank
#758 out of 2925 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
88%
8%
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Black
4%
18%
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White
7%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roberto Clemente Learning Academy's ranking?

Roberto Clemente Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).

How many students attend Roberto Clemente Learning Academy?

604 students attend Roberto Clemente Learning Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

88% of Roberto Clemente Learning Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Roberto Clemente Learning Academy?

Roberto Clemente Learning Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Roberto Clemente Learning Academy offer ?

Roberto Clemente Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Roberto Clemente Learning Academy part of?

Roberto Clemente Learning Academy is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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