Very Good
#506 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 16% in state
Escuela Avancemos
Elementary School · Escuela Avancemos · Detroit, MI
A charter elementary school in Detroit, MI where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2635 HOWARD ST, Detroit, MI 48216
- Math 13% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Escuela Avancemos score 18% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 10-year record (2013–2022) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
Based on 28 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Escuela Avancemos 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$42,278
Median home value
$225,300
Median rent
$860/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
35.6%
Poverty rate
29.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48216; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earhart Elementarymiddle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 899 | Compare → |
| Maybury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Burton International AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Holy Redeemer Grade SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 204 | 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.
Escuela Avancemos
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,911NCES 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.
Escuela Avancemos is listed in Escuela Avancemos; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Escuela Avancemos
Escuela Avancemos is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Escuela Avancemos, serving approximately 422 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #506 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Escuela Avancemos
What grades does Escuela Avancemos serve?
Escuela Avancemos serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Escuela Avancemos?
Escuela Avancemos has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Escuela Avancemos?
The student-teacher ratio at Escuela Avancemos is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Escuela Avancemos rank in MI?
Escuela Avancemos ranks #506 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Escuela Avancemos's MySchoolScout rating?
Escuela Avancemos has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Escuela Avancemos?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Escuela Avancemos has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Escuela Avancemos a charter school?
Yes, Escuela Avancemos is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Escuela Avancemos a Title I school?
No, Escuela Avancemos is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Escuela Avancemos?
100.0% of students at Escuela Avancemos 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
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (313) 596-0079
- Area population (ZIP 48216)
- 5,681
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 48216; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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