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#1652 of 3,192 schools in MI
Blackwell Institute
Middle School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9330 SHOEMAKER ST, Detroit, MI 48213
- Math 7% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 12% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blackwell Institute score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 10% across the 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 13% (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 24 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blackwell Institute 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 71Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$33,755
Median home value
$52,100
Median rent
$837/mo
College educated
7.2%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
36.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48213; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland International Academy MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Detroit International Academy for Young WomenEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Caniff Liberty AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | PK–9 | 2.9 mi | 562 | Compare → |
| Turning Point AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 28 | 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.
Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #66 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
Blackwell Institute is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blackwell Institute
Blackwell Institute is a public middle school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 117 students in grades 2nd-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,652 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blackwell Institute
What grades does Blackwell Institute serve?
Blackwell Institute serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.
How many students attend Blackwell Institute?
Blackwell Institute has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackwell Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackwell Institute is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blackwell Institute rank in MI?
Blackwell Institute ranks #1,652 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Blackwell Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Blackwell Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Blackwell Institute?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blackwell Institute has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Blackwell Institute a charter school?
No, Blackwell Institute is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blackwell Institute a Title I school?
No, Blackwell Institute is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blackwell Institute?
87.2% of students at Blackwell Institute 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
- 117
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 93.2%
- Phone
- (313) 866-4391
- Area population (ZIP 48213)
- 19,869
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 48213; 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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