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4.4 avg / 10

Detroit Merit Charter Academy School District

School District · Detroit, Michigan

Students: 718
Teachers (FTE): 32

Avg Rating

4.4

out of 10

Schools

1

1 elem

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,543

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.4:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$12,543

$2,040 vs Michigan median

District size

718 students

Smaller than Michigan median

About Detroit Merit Charter Academy

Detroit Merit Charter Academy is a Detroit, Michigan school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 718 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.4:1. The district invests $12,543 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.4/10, Detroit Merit Charter Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Detroit Merit Charter Academy, which has a composite score of 4.4/10.

In standardized testing, Detroit Merit Charter Academy students show an average math proficiency of 18.1% and ELA proficiency of 29.9%.

The district includes 1 elementary school .

District Map

Schools in Detroit Merit Charter Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 18.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 29.9%
School
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Average proficiency across all schools in Detroit Merit Charter Academy with test data.

Schools in Detroit Merit Charter Academy

1 schools

District Details

City
Detroit
Total Enrollment
718
Teachers (FTE)
32
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Detroit Merit Charter Academy?

Detroit Merit Charter Academy has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Detroit Merit Charter Academy?

The average composite rating for Detroit Merit Charter Academy is 4.4/10. 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 Merit Charter Academy?

Detroit Merit Charter Academy spends $12,543 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Detroit Merit Charter Academy?

The average student-teacher ratio in Detroit Merit Charter Academy is 22.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Detroit Merit Charter Academy?

Detroit Merit Charter Academy is the highest-rated school in Detroit Merit Charter Academy with a composite score of 4.4/10.

What are the test scores in Detroit Merit Charter Academy?

Across schools in Detroit Merit Charter Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.9%. 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
4.4/10
Math Proficiency
18.1%
ELA Proficiency
29.9%

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.

Read our full methodology

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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