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#1893 of 3,192 schools in MI
Detroit Achievement Academy
Elementary School · Detroit Achievement Academy · Detroit, MI
A charter elementary school in Detroit, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
7000 Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48235
- Math 13% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 20% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Detroit Achievement Academy score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 8-year record (2015–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Detroit Achievement 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$41,011
Median home value
$79,400
Median rent
$1,151/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48235; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 689 | Compare → |
| Rutherford Winans AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| University Yes AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Detroit Christian Schools of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–11 | 1.0 mi | 37 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Detroit Achievement Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,415NCES 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 Achievement Academy is listed in Detroit Achievement Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Detroit Achievement Academy
Detroit Achievement Academy is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Achievement Academy, serving approximately 341 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,893 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Detroit Achievement Academy
What grades does Detroit Achievement Academy serve?
Detroit Achievement Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Detroit Achievement Academy?
Detroit Achievement Academy has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Achievement Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Achievement Academy is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Detroit Achievement Academy rank in MI?
Detroit Achievement Academy ranks #1,893 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Detroit Achievement Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Detroit Achievement Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Detroit Achievement Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Detroit Achievement Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Detroit Achievement Academy a charter school?
Yes, Detroit Achievement Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Detroit Achievement Academy a Title I school?
No, Detroit Achievement Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Detroit Achievement Academy?
93.5% of students at Detroit Achievement 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.8%
- Phone
- (313) 468-9518
- Area population (ZIP 48235)
- 46,960
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 48235; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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