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#3045 of 3,192 schools in MI
Based on limited data
Adamsyoung Building
Elementary School · Lincoln-king Adams-young Academy · Detroit, MI
A Lincoln-king Adams-young Academy charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
13130 GROVE ST, Detroit, MI 48235
- Math 12% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 22% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 52:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Adamsyoung Building score 16% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Adamsyoung Building sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,011
Median home value
$79,400
Median rent
$1,151/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King JR Education Center AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.5 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Schulze Academy for Technology and ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| John R King Academic and Performing Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 845 | Compare → |
| Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 689 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lincoln-king Adams-young Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Adamsyoung Building is listed in Lincoln-King Adams-Young Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adamsyoung Building
Adamsyoung Building is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Lincoln-king Adams-young Academy, serving approximately 468 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 52:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,045 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adamsyoung Building
What grades does Adamsyoung Building serve?
Adamsyoung Building serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Adamsyoung Building?
Adamsyoung Building has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adamsyoung Building?
The student-teacher ratio at Adamsyoung Building is 52:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Adamsyoung Building rank in MI?
Adamsyoung Building ranks #3,045 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Adamsyoung Building's MySchoolScout rating?
Adamsyoung Building has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Adamsyoung Building?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Adamsyoung Building has 12% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Adamsyoung Building a charter school?
Yes, Adamsyoung Building is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Adamsyoung Building a Title I school?
No, Adamsyoung Building is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adamsyoung Building?
94.2% of students at Adamsyoung Building qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 52:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.1%
- Phone
- (734) 734-7193
- Area population (ZIP 48235)
- 46,960
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48235; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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