Very Good
#573 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 18% in state
Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School
Middle School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7635 Chatham, Detroit, MI 48239
- Math 10% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 13% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 12% across the 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Detroit), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,373
Median home value
$145,900
Median rent
$1,355/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48239; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Education Community International PsaPrivate · tuition | 3.7private | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,244 | Compare → |
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| Howe Trainable Center and MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Vista Meadows AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 86 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #10 of 99
- District spending per student
- $22,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 46.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School
Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School is a public middle school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 102 students in grades 2nd-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #573 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School
What grades does Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School serve?
Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.
How many students attend Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School?
Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School rank in MI?
Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School ranks #573 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School a charter school?
No, Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School?
89.2% of students at Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School 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
- 2nd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 102
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (313) 274-8560
- Area population (ZIP 48239)
- 37,039
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 38
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 48239; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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