Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy

4700 Tireman St
Detroit, MI 48204
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Bottom 50%
Serving 316 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 5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 5% (Top 1% in MI)
  • : 10% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy's student population of 316 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
(18-19)
5%
40%
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(18-19)
10%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
3%
9%
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Black
96%
18%
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White
1%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy?
316 students attend Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy?
Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy offer ?
Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy part of?
Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 5% (Top 1%)
  • : 10% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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