Very Good
#445 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 14% in state
Fostering Leadership Academy
Elementary School · Fostering Leadership Academy · Redford, MI
A charter elementary school in Redford, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
16511 DELAWARE AVE, Redford, MI 48240
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 30% proficient (2021)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fostering Leadership Academy score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 20% across the 2-year record (2020–2021).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2020-2021) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fostering Leadership Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,970
Median home value
$120,700
Median rent
$1,326/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Creative Pathways RedfordCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 223 | Compare → |
| Keeler SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| St Valentine Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 133 | Compare → |
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.
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.
Fostering Leadership Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,831NCES 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.
Fostering Leadership Academy is listed in Fostering Leadership Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fostering Leadership Academy
Fostering Leadership Academy is a public elementary school in Redford, MI, part of Fostering Leadership Academy, serving approximately 57 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #445 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fostering Leadership Academy
What grades does Fostering Leadership Academy serve?
Fostering Leadership Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Fostering Leadership Academy?
Fostering Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fostering Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fostering Leadership Academy is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fostering Leadership Academy rank in MI?
Fostering Leadership Academy ranks #445 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Fostering Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Fostering Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Fostering Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fostering Leadership Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Is Fostering Leadership Academy a charter school?
Yes, Fostering Leadership Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Fostering Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Fostering Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fostering Leadership Academy?
89.5% of students at Fostering Leadership Academy 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
- 57
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.4%
- Phone
- (313) 531-9971
- Area population (ZIP 48240)
- 17,097
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 48240; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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