Emerson ElementaryMiddle School vs Detroit Achievement Academy
Emerson ElementaryMiddle School and Detroit Achievement Academy are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.2 out of 10. Emerson ElementaryMiddle School is significantly larger with 569 students, about 1.7× the size of Detroit Achievement Academy (341). In math proficiency, Detroit Achievement Academy leads at 17.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Emerson ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit, MI
6.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
569 students
Detroit Achievement Academy
Detroit, MI
5.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8thCharter
341 students
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| Metric | Emerson ElementaryMiddle School | Detroit Achievement Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.2 / 10 | 5.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.6 | 5.0 |
| Growth Score | 9.5 | 6.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 90.7% | 93.5% |
| Environment Score | 3.4 | 6.4 |
| State Rank | #1,652 of 3,198 | #1,906 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 48th | 40th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Emerson ElementaryMiddle School | Detroit Achievement Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 5.0% | 17.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 10.0% | 22.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Emerson ElementaryMiddle School | Detroit Achievement Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8th | Kindergarten – 8th |
| Enrollment | 569 | 341 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.7:1 | 13.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 90.7% | 93.5% |
| District | Detroit Public Schools Community District | Detroit Achievement Academy |
| City | Detroit | Detroit |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Detroit (48219) | Detroit (48235) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,882 | $41,011 |
| Median Home Value | $84,500 | $79,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,037 | $1,151 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 13.4% | 14.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.3% | 29.7% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 25 min |