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#1139 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 36% in state

Hamtramck Academy

Elementary School · Hamtramck Academy · Hamtramck, MI

A charter elementary school in Hamtramck, MI where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

11420 CONANT ST, Hamtramck, MI 48212

  • Math 51% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 50% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+9.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.7 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)14% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+36.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.1:1
District spending per student$12,330
Chronic Absenteeism28.9%

Students at Hamtramck Academy score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hamtramck 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 90Walker's Paradise
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,088/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hamtramck), 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

$37,293

Median home value

$98,200

Median rent

$935/mo

College educated

16.5%

Homeownership

61.1%

Poverty rate

37.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dickinson East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1K–60.4 mi588Compare →
Early Childhood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–20.4 mi128Compare →
Bridge Academy EastCharter · enrollment unverified6.8PK–50.5 mi653Compare →
Caniff Liberty AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.7PK–90.6 mi562Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Hamtramck Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$12,330NCES 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.

Hamtramck Academy is listed in Hamtramck Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hamtramck Academy

Hamtramck Academy is a public elementary school in Hamtramck, MI, part of Hamtramck Academy, serving approximately 553 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,139 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hamtramck Academy

What grades does Hamtramck Academy serve?

Hamtramck Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Hamtramck Academy?

Hamtramck Academy has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamtramck Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Hamtramck Academy is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hamtramck Academy rank in MI?

Hamtramck Academy ranks #1,139 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Hamtramck Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Hamtramck Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Hamtramck Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamtramck Academy has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hamtramck Academy a charter school?

Yes, Hamtramck Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Hamtramck Academy a Title I school?

No, Hamtramck Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamtramck Academy?

98.0% of students at Hamtramck 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
553
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.9%
Area population (ZIP 48212)
42,587
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
29.7
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 48212; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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