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#1084 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 34% in state
Clippert Academy
Middle School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1981 MCKINSTRY ST, Detroit, MI 48209
- Math 19% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 32% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 28.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clippert Academy score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
Based on 16 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clippert Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- 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
$42,152
Median home value
$82,800
Median rent
$843/mo
College educated
9.6%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
30.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48209; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of the Americas High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 4–12 | 0.8 mi | 813 | Compare → |
| Cesar Chavez Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 629 | Compare → |
| New Paradigm College PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Hope of Detroit Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–10 | 1.4 mi | 349 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #42 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
Clippert Academy is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clippert Academy
Clippert Academy is a public middle school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 421 students in grades 6th-8th with a 28.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,084 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clippert Academy
What grades does Clippert Academy serve?
Clippert Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Clippert Academy?
Clippert Academy has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clippert Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Clippert Academy is 28.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clippert Academy rank in MI?
Clippert Academy ranks #1,084 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Clippert Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Clippert Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Clippert Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clippert Academy has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Clippert Academy a charter school?
No, Clippert Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clippert Academy a Title I school?
No, Clippert Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clippert Academy?
80.3% of students at Clippert 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (313) 849-5009
- Area population (ZIP 48209)
- 27,534
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
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 48209; 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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