Detroit Achievement Academy School District
School District · Detroit, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
2
2 elem
Enrollment
789
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
2
2 elem
Enrollment
789
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Evaluating Detroit Achievement Academy?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Detroit Achievement Academy as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Detroit Prep
Detroit · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Detroit Achievement Academy
Detroit · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#244 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,415
$3,168 vs Michigan median
District size
789 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Detroit Achievement Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Prep | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Detroit Achievement Academy | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Detroit Achievement Academy
Detroit Achievement Academy is a Detroit, Michigan school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 789 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. District-level spending was $11,415 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Detroit Achievement Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Detroit Prep, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Detroit Achievement Academy students show an average math proficiency of 24.9% and ELA proficiency of 30.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools.
District Map
Schools in Detroit Achievement Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Detroit Achievement Academy with test data.
Schools in Detroit Achievement Academy
2 schoolsElementary Schools2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Detroit
- Total Enrollment
- 789
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- District spending per student
- $11,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Detroit Achievement Academy?
Detroit Achievement Academy has 2 schools in total — 2 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Detroit Achievement Academy?
The average composite rating for Detroit Achievement Academy is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Detroit Achievement Academy?
Detroit Achievement Academy's district-level spending was $11,415 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Detroit Achievement Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in Detroit Achievement Academy is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Detroit Achievement Academy?
Detroit Prep is the highest-rated school in Detroit Achievement Academy with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Detroit Achievement Academy?
Across schools in Detroit Achievement Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.0%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateOther School Districts in MI
Compare Detroit Achievement Academy with neighboring districts in the state.
- Detroit Public Schools Community District (106)
- Grand Rapids Public Schools (51)
- Utica Community Schools (38)
- Dearborn City School District (37)
- Ann Arbor Public Schools (32)
- Kalamazoo Public Schools (31)
- Lansing Public School District (26)
- Livonia Public Schools School District (26)
- Michigan Department of Corrections (25)
- Plymouth-canton Community Schools (25)
- Warren Consolidated Schools (23)
- Rochester Community School District (22)
- Troy School District (21)
- Chippewa Valley Schools (20)
- Walled Lake Consolidated Schools (20)
- L'anse Creuse Public Schools (19)
- Forest Hills Public Schools (18)
- Waterford School District (17)
- Farmington Public School District (16)
- Huron Valley Schools (16)
- Kentwood Public Schools (16)
- Port Huron Area School District (16)
- Saginaw School District of the City of (16)
- Traverse City Area Public Schools (16)
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.
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.