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#2032 of 3,192 schools in MI
Inkster Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Inkster Preparatory Academy · Inkster, MI
A charter elementary school in Inkster, MI where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
27355 Woodsfield Street, Inkster, MI 48141
- Math 14% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 17% vs MI 41% (2022)
- 35.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Inkster Preparatory Academy score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Inkster Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,962/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Inkster), 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
$39,632
Median home value
$75,700
Median rent
$1,127/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
45.8%
Poverty rate
36.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48141; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
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.
Inkster Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,256NCES 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.
Inkster Preparatory Academy is listed in Inkster Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Inkster Preparatory Academy
Inkster Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Inkster, MI, part of Inkster Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 249 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 35.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,032 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
What's said publicly about Inkster Preparatory Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Inkster Preparatory Academy
What grades does Inkster Preparatory Academy serve?
Inkster Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Inkster Preparatory Academy?
Inkster Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inkster Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Inkster Preparatory Academy is 35.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Inkster Preparatory Academy rank in MI?
Inkster Preparatory Academy ranks #2,032 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Inkster Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Inkster Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Inkster Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Inkster Preparatory Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Inkster Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Inkster Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Inkster Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Inkster Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Inkster Preparatory Academy?
91.2% of students at Inkster Preparatory 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
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 35.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 98.4%
- Phone
- (313) 278-3825
- Area population (ZIP 48141)
- 25,602
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
Official sources & links
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 48141; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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