Detroit Service Learning Academy School District
School District · Detroit, Michigan
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
3
3 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,685
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
3
3 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,685
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Evaluating Detroit Service Learning Academy?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Detroit Service Learning Academy as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Redford Service Learning Academy Campus
Redford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus
Detroit · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#494 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,685
$1,898 vs Michigan median
District size
1,460 students
Typical than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Detroit Service Learning Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redford Service Learning Academy Campus | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus | 2.1 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Detroit Service Learning Academy
Detroit Service Learning Academy is a Detroit, Michigan school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,460 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. The district invests $12,685 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.5/10, Detroit Service Learning Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Redford Service Learning Academy Campus, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Detroit Service Learning Academy students show an average math proficiency of 13.6% and ELA proficiency of 22.1%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in Detroit Service Learning Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Detroit Service Learning Academy with test data.
Schools in Detroit Service Learning Academy
3 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Detroit
- Total Enrollment
- 1,460
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Detroit Service Learning Academy?
Detroit Service Learning Academy has 3 schools in total — 3 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Detroit Service Learning Academy?
The average composite rating for Detroit Service Learning Academy is 4.5/10. 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 Service Learning Academy?
Detroit Service Learning Academy spends $12,685 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Detroit Service Learning Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in Detroit Service Learning Academy is 17.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Detroit Service Learning Academy?
Redford Service Learning Academy Campus is the highest-rated school in Detroit Service Learning Academy with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Detroit Service Learning Academy?
Across schools in Detroit Service Learning Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 13.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 22.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Detroit Service Learning Academy compare to other districts in Michigan?
Detroit Service Learning Academy has an average school rating of 4.5/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 13.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 22.1%
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- 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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