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#32 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 1% in state

Pembroke Academy

Elementary School · Pembroke Academy · Detroit, MI

A charter elementary school in Detroit, MI where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

19940 MANSFIELD ST, Detroit, MI 48235

  • Math 42% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 68% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change+5.25 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2022
TrendImproving
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+0.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.9 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)17% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+34.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$16,891
Chronic Absenteeism47.2%

Students at Pembroke Academy score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency68%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 26 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Pembroke 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 55Good Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat 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

$41,011

Median home value

$79,400

Median rent

$1,151/mo

College educated

14.8%

Homeownership

56.4%

Poverty rate

29.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bow Elementarymiddle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–80.1 mi514Compare →
Detroit Christian Schools of ExcellencePrivate · tuition4.9privateK–110.5 mi37Compare →
Rutherford Winans AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.1PK–81.1 mi161Compare →
Oak Park Service Learning Academy OpslaCharter · enrollment unverified4.9PK–81.2 mi176Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pembroke Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$16,891NCES 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.

Pembroke Academy is listed in Pembroke Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pembroke Academy

Pembroke Academy is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Pembroke Academy, serving approximately 343 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pembroke Academy

What grades does Pembroke Academy serve?

Pembroke Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Pembroke Academy?

Pembroke Academy has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pembroke Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Pembroke Academy is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pembroke Academy rank in MI?

Pembroke Academy ranks #32 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Pembroke Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Pembroke Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Pembroke Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pembroke Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Is Pembroke Academy a charter school?

Yes, Pembroke Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Pembroke Academy a Title I school?

No, Pembroke Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pembroke Academy?

92.4% of students at Pembroke 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
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
343
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.2%
Area population (ZIP 48235)
46,960
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
37.6
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 48235; 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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