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4.9 avg / 10

Macdowell Preparatory Academy School District

School District · Detroit, Michigan

Students: 368
Teachers (FTE): 19

Avg Rating

4.9

out of 10

Schools

1

1 elem

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,910

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.4:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$13,910

$673 vs Michigan median

District size

368 students

Smaller than Michigan median

About Macdowell Preparatory Academy

Macdowell Preparatory Academy is a Detroit, Michigan school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 368 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1. The district invests $13,910 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.9/10, Macdowell Preparatory Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Macdowell Preparatory Academy, which has a composite score of 4.9/10.

In standardized testing, Macdowell Preparatory Academy students show an average math proficiency of 7.0% and ELA proficiency of 13.6%.

The district includes 1 elementary school .

District Map

Schools in Macdowell Preparatory Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 7.0%
School
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ELA Proficiency 13.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Macdowell Preparatory Academy with test data.

Schools in Macdowell Preparatory Academy

1 schools

District Details

City
Detroit
Total Enrollment
368
Teachers (FTE)
19
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Macdowell Preparatory Academy?

Macdowell Preparatory 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 Macdowell Preparatory Academy?

The average composite rating for Macdowell Preparatory Academy is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Macdowell Preparatory Academy?

Macdowell Preparatory Academy spends $13,910 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Macdowell Preparatory Academy?

The average student-teacher ratio in Macdowell Preparatory Academy is 19.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Macdowell Preparatory Academy?

Macdowell Preparatory Academy is the highest-rated school in Macdowell Preparatory Academy with a composite score of 4.9/10.

What are the test scores in Macdowell Preparatory Academy?

Across schools in Macdowell Preparatory Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 7.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 13.6%. 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
4.9/10
Math Proficiency
7.0%
ELA Proficiency
13.6%

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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