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#1327 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 42% in state
Detroit Prep
Elementary School · Detroit Achievement Academy · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Achievement Academy charter elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8411 SYLVESTER ST, Detroit, MI 48214
- Math 38% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 46% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Detroit Prep score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Detroit Prep 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 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 52Good 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
$34,807
Median home value
$120,500
Median rent
$818/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
42.5%
Poverty rate
29.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48214; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nichols Elementarymiddle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Detroit Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| The James and Grace Lee Boggs SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Garvey AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 409 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #1 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 Prep is listed in Detroit Achievement Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Detroit Prep
Detroit Prep is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Achievement Academy, serving approximately 448 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,327 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Detroit Prep
What grades does Detroit Prep serve?
Detroit Prep serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Detroit Prep?
Detroit Prep has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Prep is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Detroit Prep rank in MI?
Detroit Prep ranks #1,327 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Detroit Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
Detroit Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Prep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Detroit Prep has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Detroit Prep a charter school?
Yes, Detroit Prep is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Detroit Prep a Title I school?
No, Detroit Prep is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Detroit Prep?
62.7% of students at Detroit Prep 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
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.1%
- Phone
- (313) 343-1495
- Area population (ZIP 48214)
- 19,014
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 48214; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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