Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sampsonwebber Leadership 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 10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy's student population of 330 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
330 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2782 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
85%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)90.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy's ranking?
Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy is ranked #2782 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy?
330 students attend Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy?
Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy offer ?
Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy part of?
Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
In what neighborhood is Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy located?
Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy is located in the Midwest neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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