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#2027 of 3,192 schools in MI
Joy Preparatory Academy
School · Joy Preparatory Academy · Detroit, MI
A charter school in Detroit, MI where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15055 DEXTER AVE, Detroit, MI 48238
- Math 17% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 21% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joy Preparatory Academy score 18% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 19% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (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 38 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joy 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$30,286
Median home value
$58,700
Median rent
$950/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
47.1%
Poverty rate
35.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48238; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Joy Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,128NCES 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.
Joy Preparatory Academy is listed in Joy Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joy Preparatory Academy
Joy Preparatory Academy is a public school in Detroit, MI, part of Joy Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 171 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,027 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joy Preparatory Academy
What grades does Joy Preparatory Academy serve?
Joy Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Joy Preparatory Academy?
Joy Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joy Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Joy Preparatory Academy is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joy Preparatory Academy rank in MI?
Joy Preparatory Academy ranks #2,027 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Joy Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Joy 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 Joy Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joy Preparatory Academy has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Joy Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Joy Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Joy Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Joy Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joy Preparatory Academy?
99.4% of students at Joy 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 171
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.2%
- Phone
- (313) 340-0023
- Area population (ZIP 48238)
- 24,569
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 48238; 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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