The James And Grace Lee Boggs School

7600 Goethe St
Detroit, MI 48214
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 161 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The James And Grace Lee Boggs 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 20-24%
  • : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The James And Grace Lee Boggs School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

The James And Grace Lee Boggs School's student population of 161 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 140% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
161 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of The James And Grace Lee Boggs School is 0.58, which is more 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)
20-24%
40%
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(18-19)
40-44%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
60%
18%
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White
23%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend The James And Grace Lee Boggs School?
161 students attend The James And Grace Lee Boggs School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of The James And Grace Lee Boggs School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The James And Grace Lee Boggs School?
The James And Grace Lee Boggs School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does The James And Grace Lee Boggs School offer ?
The James And Grace Lee Boggs School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The James And Grace Lee Boggs School part of?
The James And Grace Lee Boggs School is part of The James And Grace Lee Boggs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 20-24%
  • : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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