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
6501 WEST OUTER DR, Detroit, MI 48235
Enrollment
689
Student-Teacher
16.4:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
689
Student-Teacher
16.4:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Michigan schools
#341 of 3,192
In Detroit
#8 of 178
public schools
In district
#7 of 99
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Academic growth
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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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. Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies serves approximately 689 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #341 of 3,192 schools in MI.
Structured state assessment records for Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- District avg 6.7
- MI avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies 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.
Score Breakdown
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Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies — Students at Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
63.3%
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: 9.7/10.
How Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies Compares
See how Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
6501 WEST OUTER DR, Detroit, MI 48235
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Pembroke Academy (rated 9.1/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bow ElementaryMiddle School (rated 7.5/10, 1.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Coleman A Young Elementary School (rated 7.3/10, 0.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Detroit, see our Detroit schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 48235 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$41,011
Median Home Value
$79,400
Median Rent
$1,151/mo
Population
46,960
College Educated
14.8%
Homeownership
56.4%
Avg Commute
24.6 min
Poverty Rate
29.7%
Median Age
37.6
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 689
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 63.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (313) 651-2400
Resources & Links
District
Detroit Public Schools Community District- District Enrollment
- 48,271
- Schools in District
- 106
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,138
- District Rank
- #7 of 99
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