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Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus
Elementary School · Detroit Service Learning Academy · Detroit, MI
A charter elementary school in Detroit, MI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21605 WEST 7 MILE RD, Detroit, MI 48219
- Math 3% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 7% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 84 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus 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 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$43,882
Median home value
$84,500
Median rent
$1,037/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
56.5%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48219; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Wright Academy of Arts and ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 633 | Compare → |
| International Child Care CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.7 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Madisoncarver AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| Old Redford Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.3 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 272 | 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.
Detroit Service Learning Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,685NCES 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 Service Learning Academy Campus is listed in Detroit Service Learning Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus
Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Service Learning Academy, serving approximately 919 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,189 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus
What grades does Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus serve?
Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus?
Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus has an enrollment of approximately 919 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus rank in MI?
Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus ranks #3,189 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 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 Service Learning Academy Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus a charter school?
Yes, Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus a Title I school?
No, Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus?
99.7% of students at Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus 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
- 919
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.8%
- Phone
- (313) 541-7619
- Area population (ZIP 48219)
- 45,788
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 48219; 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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