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Dove Academy of Detroit
Elementary School · Dove Academy of Detroit · Detroit, MI
A charter elementary school in Detroit, MI where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
20001 WEXFORD ST, Detroit, MI 48234
- Math 6% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 8% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dove Academy of Detroit score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (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
91.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dove Academy of Detroit 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$36,473
Median home value
$57,100
Median rent
$965/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
35.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48234; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Schofield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K | 0.9 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Legacy Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 725 | Compare → |
| Mound Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 4–5 | 1.2 mi | 263 | 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.
Dove Academy of Detroit
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,109NCES 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.
Dove Academy of Detroit is listed in Dove Academy of Detroit; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dove Academy of Detroit
Dove Academy of Detroit is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Dove Academy of Detroit, serving approximately 500 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,116 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dove Academy of Detroit
What grades does Dove Academy of Detroit serve?
Dove Academy of Detroit serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Dove Academy of Detroit?
Dove Academy of Detroit has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dove Academy of Detroit?
The student-teacher ratio at Dove Academy of Detroit is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dove Academy of Detroit rank in MI?
Dove Academy of Detroit ranks #3,116 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Dove Academy of Detroit's MySchoolScout rating?
Dove Academy of Detroit has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Dove Academy of Detroit?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dove Academy of Detroit has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dove Academy of Detroit a charter school?
Yes, Dove Academy of Detroit is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dove Academy of Detroit a Title I school?
No, Dove Academy of Detroit is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dove Academy of Detroit?
91.4% of students at Dove Academy of Detroit 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
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (313) 366-9110
- Area population (ZIP 48234)
- 32,406
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 48234; 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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