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#1586 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 50% in state
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
Elementary School · Detroit Public Schools Community District
1000 Scotten Street, Detroit, MI 48209
Enrollment
899
Student-Teacher
18.7:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
899
Student-Teacher
18.7:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Michigan schools
#1,586 of 3,192
In Detroit
#80 of 178
public schools
In district
#65 of 99
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Academic growth
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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About Earhart Elementarymiddle School
Earhart Elementarymiddle School is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District. Earhart Elementarymiddle School serves approximately 899 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Earhart Elementarymiddle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,586 of 3,192 schools in MI.
Structured state assessment records for Earhart Elementarymiddle School show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
- This school 6.3 · Average
- District avg 6.7
- MI avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Earhart Elementarymiddle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
66% of students at Earhart Elementarymiddle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Earhart Elementarymiddle School — Students at Earhart Elementarymiddle School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
81.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MI EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.4/10.
How Earhart Elementarymiddle School Compares
See how Earhart Elementarymiddle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1000 Scotten Street, Detroit, MI 48209
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Earhart Elementarymiddle School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Escuela Avancemos (rated 7.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Maybury Elementary School (rated 7.6/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy (rated 7.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Detroit, see our Detroit schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Western International High School Detroit | 0.2 mi | 4.8 |
| Maybury Elementary School Detroit | 0.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Covenant High School Southwest Detroit | 0.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Clippert Academy Detroit | 0.6 mi | 6.9 |
| HOLY REDEEMER GRADE SCHOOL Detroit | 0.6 mi | 5.7 |
| DETROIT CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL Detroit | 0.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Escuela Avancemos Detroit | 0.8 mi | 7.7 |
| Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy Detroit | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Covenant High School Central Detroit | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Detroit Public Safety Academy Detroit | 1.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Academy of The Americas High School Detroit | 1.3 mi | 5.2 |
| Cesar Chavez High School Detroit | 1.3 mi | 5.6 |
| Burton International Academy Detroit | 1.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Cesar Chavez Middle School Detroit | 1.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Roberto Clemente Learning Academy Detroit | 1.4 mi | 6.2 |
| New Paradigm College Prep Detroit | 1.7 mi | 3.7 |
| Hope of Detroit Academy MiddleHigh Detroit | 1.9 mi | 6.2 |
| George Crockett Academy Detroit | 2.3 mi | 3.8 |
| Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary Detroit | 1.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Voyageur College Prep Detroit | 1.9 mi | 5.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 48209 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$42,152
Median Home Value
$82,800
Median Rent
$843/mo
Population
27,534
College Educated
9.6%
Homeownership
58.5%
Avg Commute
25.2 min
Poverty Rate
30.1%
Median Age
30.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Beacon Tree Elementary School Shelby Township, MI | 6.3 |
| Clio Elementary Clio, MI | 6.3 |
| Jackman Road Elementary School Temperance, MI | 6.3 |
| John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy Detroit, MI | 6.3 |
| Legacy Charter Academy Detroit, MI | 6.3 |
| Emerson ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, MI | 6.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Earhart Elementarymiddle School
What grades does Earhart Elementarymiddle School serve?
Earhart Elementarymiddle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Earhart Elementarymiddle School?
Earhart Elementarymiddle School has an enrollment of approximately 899 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earhart Elementarymiddle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Earhart Elementarymiddle School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Earhart Elementarymiddle School rank in MI?
Earhart Elementarymiddle School ranks #1,586 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Earhart Elementarymiddle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Earhart Elementarymiddle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Earhart Elementarymiddle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Earhart Elementarymiddle School has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Earhart Elementarymiddle School a charter school?
No, Earhart Elementarymiddle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Earhart Elementarymiddle School a Title I school?
No, Earhart Elementarymiddle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Earhart Elementarymiddle School?
81.9% of students at Earhart Elementarymiddle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 899
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 81.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.5%
- Phone
- (313) 849-3945
Resources & Links
District
Detroit Public Schools Community District- District Enrollment
- 48,271
- Schools in District
- 106
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,138
- District Rank
- #65 of 99
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