Very Good
#917 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 29% in state
J E Clark Preparatory Academy
Middle School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15755 BREMEN ST, Detroit, MI 48224
- Math 6% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 8% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J E Clark Preparatory Academy score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 7% across the 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 7% (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
93.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J E Clark Preparatory 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$42,963
Median home value
$77,900
Median rent
$1,213/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
32.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48224; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 5–8 | 0.9 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Brownell Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 5–8 | 2.0 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| Blackwell InstituteEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 2–8 | 3.3 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Harper Woods Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 746 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #30 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
J E Clark Preparatory Academy is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J E Clark Preparatory Academy
J E Clark Preparatory Academy is a public middle school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 183 students in grades 2nd-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #917 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J E Clark Preparatory Academy
What grades does J E Clark Preparatory Academy serve?
J E Clark Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.
How many students attend J E Clark Preparatory Academy?
J E Clark Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J E Clark Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at J E Clark Preparatory Academy is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J E Clark Preparatory Academy rank in MI?
J E Clark Preparatory Academy ranks #917 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is J E Clark Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
J E Clark Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 J E Clark Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J E Clark Preparatory Academy has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is J E Clark Preparatory Academy a charter school?
No, J E Clark Preparatory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J E Clark Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, J E Clark Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J E Clark Preparatory Academy?
93.4% of students at J E Clark 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
- 2nd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (313) 417-9340
- Area population (ZIP 48224)
- 38,771
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 48224; 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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