Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Southwest Detroit Community School 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 was 6% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
72%
9%
Black
23%
18%
White
5%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Southwest Detroit Community School District
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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Southwest Detroit Community School?
386 students attend Southwest Detroit Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Southwest Detroit Community School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Detroit Community School?
Southwest Detroit Community School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southwest Detroit Community School offer ?
Southwest Detroit Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Southwest Detroit Community School part of?
Southwest Detroit Community School is part of Southwest Detroit Community School District.
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