Robinson Elementary-middle School (Closed 2012)
Robinson Elementary-middle School served 407 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
407 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)53%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
98%
18%
White
1%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
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