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#2794 of 3,192 schools in MI
Detroit Leadership Academy K8
Elementary School · Detroit Leadership Academy · Detroit, MI
A charter elementary school in Detroit, MI where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13550 Virgil, Detroit, MI 48223
- Math 5% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 5% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Detroit Leadership Academy K8 score 5% 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 52 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Detroit Leadership Academy K8 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 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some 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
$42,324
Median home value
$87,700
Median rent
$1,013/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
55.5%
Poverty rate
23.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48223; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washingtonparks AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 604 | Compare → |
| Detroit Community Schools ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Fisher Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Gompers Elementarymiddle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 807 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Detroit Leadership Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,894NCES 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 Leadership Academy K8 is listed in Detroit Leadership Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Detroit Leadership Academy K8
Detroit Leadership Academy K8 is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Leadership Academy, serving approximately 467 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,794 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Detroit Leadership Academy K8
What grades does Detroit Leadership Academy K8 serve?
Detroit Leadership Academy K8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Detroit Leadership Academy K8?
Detroit Leadership Academy K8 has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Leadership Academy K8?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Leadership Academy K8 is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Detroit Leadership Academy K8 rank in MI?
Detroit Leadership Academy K8 ranks #2,794 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Detroit Leadership Academy K8's MySchoolScout rating?
Detroit Leadership Academy K8 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 Detroit Leadership Academy K8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Detroit Leadership Academy K8 has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Detroit Leadership Academy K8 a charter school?
Yes, Detroit Leadership Academy K8 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Detroit Leadership Academy K8 a Title I school?
No, Detroit Leadership Academy K8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Detroit Leadership Academy K8?
97.2% of students at Detroit Leadership Academy K8 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
- 467
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.0%
- Phone
- (313) 242-1500
- Area population (ZIP 48223)
- 24,262
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 48223; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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