Very Good
#643 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 20% in state
Bow Elementarymiddle School
Elementary School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
19801 PREVOST ST, Detroit, MI 48235
- Math 7% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 11% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bow Elementarymiddle School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 9% 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 9% (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
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bow Elementarymiddle 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.1 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Detroit Christian Schools of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–11 | 0.4 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Rutherford Winans AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Vernor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 301 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
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
- #13 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
Bow Elementarymiddle School is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bow Elementarymiddle School
Bow Elementarymiddle School is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 514 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #643 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bow Elementarymiddle School
What grades does Bow Elementarymiddle School serve?
Bow Elementarymiddle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bow Elementarymiddle School?
Bow Elementarymiddle School has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bow Elementarymiddle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bow Elementarymiddle School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bow Elementarymiddle School rank in MI?
Bow Elementarymiddle School ranks #643 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Bow Elementarymiddle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bow Elementarymiddle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Bow Elementarymiddle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bow Elementarymiddle School has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Bow Elementarymiddle School a charter school?
No, Bow Elementarymiddle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bow Elementarymiddle School a Title I school?
No, Bow Elementarymiddle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bow Elementarymiddle School?
90.9% of students at Bow Elementarymiddle 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 514
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (313) 852-0500
- 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.
- 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 48235; 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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