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#2234 of 3,192 schools in MI
Old Redford Academy Middle School
Middle School · Old Redford Academy · Detroit, MI
A charter middle school in Detroit, MI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
22122 W MCNICHOLS RD, Detroit, MI 48219
- Math 3% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 12% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Old Redford Academy Middle School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 7% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 2% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Old Redford Academy Middle School 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 81Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keeler SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Lincolnking Adamsyoung 68Charter · enrollment unverified | 2.9 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Redford Union JR HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 7–9 | 2.2 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| David Ellis Academy WestCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 719 | 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.
Old Redford Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 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 Middle School is listed in Old Redford Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Old Redford Academy Middle School
Old Redford Academy Middle School is a public middle school in Detroit, MI, part of Old Redford Academy, serving approximately 250 students in grades 5th-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,234 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Old Redford Academy Middle School
What grades does Old Redford Academy Middle School serve?
Old Redford Academy Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Old Redford Academy Middle School?
Old Redford Academy Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Redford Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Redford Academy Middle School is 19.2:1. 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 Middle School rank in MI?
Old Redford Academy Middle School ranks #2,234 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Old Redford Academy Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Old Redford Academy Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Old Redford Academy Middle School has 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Old Redford Academy Middle School a charter school?
Yes, Old Redford Academy Middle School 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 Middle School a Title I school?
No, Old Redford Academy Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Old Redford Academy Middle School?
95.6% of students at Old Redford Academy Middle School 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 250
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.0%
- Phone
- (313) 880-1807
- Area population (ZIP 48219)
- 45,788
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 48219; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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