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#3181 of 3,192 schools in MI
Old Redford Academy Elementary
Elementary School · Old Redford Academy · Detroit, MI
A charter elementary school in Detroit, MI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
17195 REDFORD ST, Detroit, MI 48219
- Math 7% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 10% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Old Redford Academy Elementary score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 9% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (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 32 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 Old Redford Academy Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$43,882
Median home value
$84,500
Median rent
$1,037/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
56.5%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Service Learning Academy CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.1 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 919 | Compare → |
| Charles Wright Academy of Arts and ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 633 | Compare → |
| International Child Care CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 1.3 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Emerson Elementarymiddle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 569 | Compare → |
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.
Old Redford Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,428NCES 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.
Old Redford Academy Elementary is listed in Old Redford Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Old Redford Academy Elementary
Old Redford Academy Elementary is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Old Redford Academy, serving approximately 272 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,181 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Old Redford Academy Elementary
What grades does Old Redford Academy Elementary serve?
Old Redford Academy Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Old Redford Academy Elementary?
Old Redford Academy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Redford Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Redford Academy Elementary is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Old Redford Academy Elementary rank in MI?
Old Redford Academy Elementary ranks #3,181 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Old Redford Academy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Old Redford Academy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 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 Old Redford Academy Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Old Redford Academy Elementary has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Old Redford Academy Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Old Redford Academy Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Old Redford Academy Elementary a Title I school?
No, Old Redford Academy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Old Redford Academy Elementary?
93.4% of students at Old Redford Academy Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 272
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 92.3%
- Phone
- (313) 532-7510
- Area population (ZIP 48219)
- 45,788
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 48219; 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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