Serving 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (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
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
1%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
47%
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) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Robinson Elementary-middle School?
407 students attend Robinson Elementary-middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Robinson Elementary-middle School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robinson Elementary-middle School?
Robinson Elementary-middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Robinson Elementary-middle School offer ?
Robinson Elementary-middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Robinson Elementary-middle School part of?
Robinson Elementary-middle School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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