Detroit Community Schools School District
School District · Detroit, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,197
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,197
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#415 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,197
$2,386 vs Michigan median
District size
547 students
Smaller than Michigan median
About Detroit Community Schools
Detroit Community Schools is a Detroit, Michigan school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 547 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $12,197 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Detroit Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Detroit Community Schools Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Detroit Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 8.1% and ELA proficiency of 7.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Detroit Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Detroit Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Detroit Community Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Detroit
- Total Enrollment
- 547
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Detroit Community Schools?
Detroit Community Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Detroit Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Detroit Community Schools is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Detroit Community Schools?
Detroit Community Schools spends $12,197 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Detroit Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Detroit Community Schools is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Detroit Community Schools?
Detroit Community Schools Elementary is the highest-rated school in Detroit Community Schools with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Detroit Community Schools?
Across schools in Detroit Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 8.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 7.8%. 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 8.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 7.8%
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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Compare Detroit Community Schools 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)
- Wayne-westland Community School District (16)
- 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)
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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