Below Average
#2797 of 3,192 schools in MI
Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science
Elementary School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
19299 BERG RD, Detroit, MI 48219
- Math 16% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 26% vs MI 41% (2022)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science score 21% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 31 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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
85.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science 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 48Some 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
$43,882
Median home value
$84,500
Median rent
$1,037/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
56.5%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48219; 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Old Redford Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.3 | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 272 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #96 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
Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science
Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 633 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,797 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science
What grades does Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science serve?
Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science?
Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science has an enrollment of approximately 633 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science rank in MI?
Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science ranks #2,797 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science a charter school?
No, Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science a Title I school?
No, Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science?
85.8% of students at Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science 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
- 633
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.5%
- Phone
- (313) 538-3024
- Area population (ZIP 48219)
- 45,788
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 48219; 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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