Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy serves 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Top 1% in MI)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy is 0.06, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)5%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
1%
8%

Black
97%
18%

White
n/a
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
46%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
334 students attend Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
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 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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