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Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences
Elementary School · Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences · Detroit, MI
A charter elementary school in Detroit, MI where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2985 EAST JEFFERSON AVE, Detroit, MI 48207
- Math 4% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 12% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 66 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- 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
$44,561
Median home value
$193,800
Median rent
$1,040/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
25.8%
Poverty rate
28.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunche Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Chrysler Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| University Preparatory Science and Math ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| Detroit Edison Public School AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 855 | 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 Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,678NCES 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.
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences is listed in Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences, serving approximately 645 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,103 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences
What grades does Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences serve?
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences rank in MI?
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences ranks #3,103 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences a charter school?
Yes, Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences a Title I school?
No, Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences?
96.9% of students at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.9%
- Phone
- (313) 259-1744
- Area population (ZIP 48207)
- 20,068
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
Official sources & links
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 48207; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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