Excellent
#1 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 1% in state
Moses Field Center
Elementary School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District elementary school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1100 SHERIDAN ST, Detroit, MI 48214
- Math 75% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 64% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Moses Field Center score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 25 points since 2017, reaching 70% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
Based on 20 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Moses Field 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 79Very 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
$34,807
Median home value
$120,500
Median rent
$818/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
42.5%
Poverty rate
29.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48214; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garvey AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| The James and Grace Lee Boggs SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Detroit Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Nichols Elementarymiddle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 283 | 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.
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.
Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Moses Field Center is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moses Field Center
Moses Field Center is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 61 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.9 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moses Field Center
What grades does Moses Field Center serve?
Moses Field Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Moses Field Center?
Moses Field Center has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moses Field Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Moses Field Center is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moses Field Center rank in MI?
Moses Field Center ranks #1 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Moses Field Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Moses Field Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.9 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 Moses Field Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moses Field Center has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Moses Field Center a charter school?
No, Moses Field Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moses Field Center a Title I school?
No, Moses Field Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moses Field Center?
73.8% of students at Moses Field 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 61
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (313) 866-5790
- Area population (ZIP 48214)
- 19,014
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 48214; 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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