Excellent
#341 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 11% in state
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies
Elementary School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6501 WEST OUTER DR, Detroit, MI 48235
- Math 13% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 40% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,011
Median home value
$79,400
Median rent
$1,151/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #7 of 99
- District spending per student
- $22,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 46.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 689 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #341 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies
What grades does Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies serve?
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies?
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies rank in MI?
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies ranks #341 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies a charter school?
No, Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies a Title I school?
No, Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies?
63.3% of students at Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies 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
- 689
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (313) 651-2400
- Area population (ZIP 48235)
- 46,960
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 48235; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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