Very Good
#575 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 18% in state
Garvey Academy
Elementary School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2301 VAN DYKE ST, Detroit, MI 48214
- Math 12% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 18% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garvey Academy score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 15% across the 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (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
84.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Garvey Academy 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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
$34,807
Median home value
$120,500
Median rent
$818/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
42.5%
Poverty rate
29.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| The James and Grace Lee Boggs SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Moses Field CenterEnrollment path unverified | 9.9 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Nichols Elementarymiddle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 283 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #12 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
Garvey Academy is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garvey Academy
Garvey Academy is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 409 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #575 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garvey Academy
What grades does Garvey Academy serve?
Garvey Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Garvey Academy?
Garvey Academy has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garvey Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Garvey Academy is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garvey Academy rank in MI?
Garvey Academy ranks #575 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Garvey Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Garvey Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Garvey Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garvey Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Garvey Academy a charter school?
No, Garvey Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garvey Academy a Title I school?
No, Garvey Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garvey Academy?
84.8% of students at Garvey 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 409
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.9%
- Phone
- (313) 866-7400
- Area population (ZIP 48214)
- 19,014
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 48214; 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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