David Ellis Academy School District
School District · Detroit, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,580
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,580
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$19,580
+$4,997 vs Michigan median
District size
215 students
Smaller than Michigan median
About David Ellis Academy
David Ellis Academy is a Detroit, Michigan school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 215 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $19,580 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, David Ellis Academy is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is David Ellis Academy, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, David Ellis Academy students show an average math proficiency of 11.8% and ELA proficiency of 22.2%.
District Map
Schools in David Ellis Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in David Ellis Academy with test data.
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Detroit
- Total Enrollment
- 215
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in David Ellis Academy?
David Ellis Academy has 1 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for David Ellis Academy?
The average composite rating for David Ellis Academy is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in David Ellis Academy?
David Ellis Academy spends $19,580 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in David Ellis Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in David Ellis Academy is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in David Ellis Academy?
David Ellis Academy is the highest-rated school in David Ellis Academy with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in David Ellis Academy?
Across schools in David Ellis Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 11.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 22.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 11.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 22.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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