Very Good
#496 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 16% in state
Jo Brighton Skills Center
School · Wyandotte School District of the City of · Wyandotte, MI
A Wyandotte School District of the City of school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4460 18TH ST, Wyandotte, MI 48192
- Math 75% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 75% vs MI 45% (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jo Brighton Skills Center score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 75% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 87% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jo Brighton Skills Center 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,068/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wyandotte), 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
$67,846
Median home value
$159,700
Median rent
$995/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48192; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Riverview Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| The Lincoln CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Trillium AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 665 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Wyandotte School District of the City of
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $21,505NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jo Brighton Skills Center is listed in Wyandotte School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jo Brighton Skills Center
Jo Brighton Skills Center is a public school in Wyandotte, MI, part of Wyandotte School District of the City of, serving approximately 157 students in grades 4th-12th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #496 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jo Brighton Skills Center
What grades does Jo Brighton Skills Center serve?
Jo Brighton Skills Center serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Jo Brighton Skills Center?
Jo Brighton Skills Center has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jo Brighton Skills Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Jo Brighton Skills Center is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jo Brighton Skills Center rank in MI?
Jo Brighton Skills Center ranks #496 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Jo Brighton Skills Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Jo Brighton Skills Center 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 Jo Brighton Skills Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jo Brighton Skills Center has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jo Brighton Skills Center a charter school?
No, Jo Brighton Skills Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jo Brighton Skills Center a Title I school?
No, Jo Brighton Skills Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jo Brighton Skills Center?
49.0% of students at Jo Brighton Skills Center 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
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (734) 759-6300
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 48192)
- 24,593
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 48192; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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