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#1655 of 3,192 schools in MI
Carver Stem Academy
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.
18701 PAUL ST, Detroit, MI 48228
- Math 7% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 13% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carver Stem Academy score 9% 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 10% across the 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (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 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carver Stem Academy 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
$31,485
Median home value
$55,100
Median rent
$1,086/mo
College educated
10.8%
Homeownership
49.7%
Poverty rate
39.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48228; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim American Youth AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| The Dearborn AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Warrendale Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 676 | Compare → |
| River Oaks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 382 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
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
- #69 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
Carver Stem Academy is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carver Stem Academy
Carver Stem Academy is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 472 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,655 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carver Stem Academy
What grades does Carver Stem Academy serve?
Carver Stem Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Carver Stem Academy?
Carver Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Stem Academy is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carver Stem Academy rank in MI?
Carver Stem Academy ranks #1,655 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Carver Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Carver Stem Academy 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 Carver Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carver Stem Academy has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Carver Stem Academy a charter school?
No, Carver Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carver Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Carver Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carver Stem Academy?
89.8% of students at Carver Stem Academy 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
- 472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 79.2%
- Phone
- (313) 240-6622
- Area population (ZIP 48228)
- 52,719
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 48228; 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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