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Detroit Merit Charter Academy
Elementary School · Detroit Merit Charter Academy · Detroit, MI
A charter elementary school in Detroit, MI where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1091 ALTER RD, Detroit, MI 48215
- Math 18% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 29% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Detroit Merit Charter Academy score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Detroit Merit Charter 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 71Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
$33,741
Median home value
$105,400
Median rent
$897/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
49%
Poverty rate
39.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48215; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Defer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–4 | 0.5 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Carstens Elementarymiddle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| St Clare of Montefalco SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Lewis Maire Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 258 | 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.
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 Merit Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,543NCES 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 Merit Charter Academy is listed in Detroit Merit Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Detroit Merit Charter Academy
Detroit Merit Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Merit Charter Academy, serving approximately 718 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,043 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Detroit Merit Charter Academy
What grades does Detroit Merit Charter Academy serve?
Detroit Merit Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Detroit Merit Charter Academy?
Detroit Merit Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 718 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Merit Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Merit Charter Academy is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Detroit Merit Charter Academy rank in MI?
Detroit Merit Charter Academy ranks #3,043 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Detroit Merit Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Detroit Merit Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Merit Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Detroit Merit Charter Academy has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Detroit Merit Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Detroit Merit Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Detroit Merit Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Detroit Merit Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Detroit Merit Charter Academy?
94.6% of students at Detroit Merit Charter 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
- 718
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.8%
- Phone
- (313) 331-3328
- Area population (ZIP 48215)
- 10,238
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 48215; 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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