Joy Preparatory Academy School District
School District · Detroit, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
1
Enrollment
171
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
1
Enrollment
171
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Joy Preparatory Academy as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Joy Preparatory Academy
Detroit · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$19,128
+$4,545 vs Michigan median
District size
171 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Joy Preparatory Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joy Preparatory Academy | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Joy Preparatory Academy
Joy Preparatory Academy is a Detroit, Michigan school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 171 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. District-level spending was $19,128 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Joy Preparatory Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Joy Preparatory Academy, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.
In standardized testing, Joy Preparatory Academy students show an average math proficiency of 12.5% and ELA proficiency of 23.9%.
District Map
Schools in Joy Preparatory Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Joy Preparatory Academy with test data.
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Detroit
- Total Enrollment
- 171
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- District spending per student
- $19,128NCES 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 Joy Preparatory Academy?
Joy Preparatory Academy has 1 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Joy Preparatory Academy?
The average composite rating for Joy Preparatory Academy is 5.7/10. 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 Joy Preparatory Academy?
Joy Preparatory Academy's district-level spending was $19,128 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 Joy Preparatory Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in Joy Preparatory Academy is 12.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Joy Preparatory Academy?
Joy Preparatory Academy is the highest-rated school in Joy Preparatory Academy with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What are the test scores in Joy Preparatory Academy?
Across schools in Joy Preparatory Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 12.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 23.9%. 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 12.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 23.9%
How we rate schools
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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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