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Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy
School · Cornerstone Jefferson-douglass Academy · Detroit, MI
A Cornerstone Jefferson-douglass Academy charter school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6861 E Nevada, Detroit, MI 48234
- Math 7% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 16% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 48.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* 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
96.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$36,473
Median home value
$57,100
Median rent
$965/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
35.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48234; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Cornerstone Jefferson-douglass Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,025NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy is listed in Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy
Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy is a public school in Detroit, MI, part of Cornerstone Jefferson-douglass Academy, serving approximately 529 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 48.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,920 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy
What grades does Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy serve?
Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy?
Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy has an enrollment of approximately 529 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy is 48.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy rank in MI?
Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy ranks #2,920 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy a charter school?
Yes, Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy a Title I school?
No, Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy?
96.4% of students at Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 529
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 48.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.3%
- Phone
- (734) 812-8583
- Area population (ZIP 48234)
- 32,406
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 48234; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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