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#1501 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 47% in state
Priest Elementarymiddle School
Elementary School · Detroit Public Schools Community District
7840 WAGNER ST, Detroit, MI 48210
Enrollment
693
Student-Teacher
16.9:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
693
Student-Teacher
16.9:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Michigan schools
#1,501 of 3,192
In Detroit
#69 of 178
public schools
In district
#57 of 99
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Academic growth
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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About Priest Elementarymiddle School
Priest Elementarymiddle School is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District. Priest Elementarymiddle School serves approximately 693 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Priest Elementarymiddle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,501 of 3,192 schools in MI.
Structured state assessment records for Priest Elementarymiddle School show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
- This school 6.4 · Average
- District avg 6.7
- MI avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Priest Elementarymiddle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
60% of students at Priest Elementarymiddle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Priest Elementarymiddle School — Students at Priest Elementarymiddle School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
85%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MI EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.2/10.
How Priest Elementarymiddle School Compares
See how Priest Elementarymiddle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
7840 WAGNER ST, Detroit, MI 48210
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Priest Elementarymiddle School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lowrey Elementary School (rated 7.3/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Dearborn), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Barton Elementary School (rated 7.1/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Detroit, see our Detroit schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Academy Detroit | 0.6 mi | 4.5 |
| AL-FURQAN QURAN ACADEMY Detroit | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Munger ElementaryMiddle School Detroit | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| SER Metro YouthBuild Learning Academy Dearborn | 0.8 mi | — |
| McDonald Elementary School Dearborn | 1.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate Detroit | 1.1 mi | 3.5 |
| GREAT REVELATIONS ACADEMY Dearborn | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Iris Becker Elementary School Dearborn | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Academy of the Americas at Logan Detroit | 1.3 mi | 2.8 |
| Riverside Academy Dearborn | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Voyageur Academy Detroit | 1.3 mi | 2.6 |
| Barton Elementary School Detroit | 1.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Voyageur College Prep Detroit | 1.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary Detroit | 1.4 mi | 4.1 |
| Hope of Detroit Academy MiddleHigh Detroit | 1.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Advanced Technology Academy Dearborn | 1.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Harms Elementary School Detroit | 1.8 mi | 7.0 |
| Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary Detroit | 1.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Lowrey Middle School Dearborn | 1.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Lowrey Elementary School Dearborn | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 48210 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$38,900
Median Home Value
$60,100
Median Rent
$968/mo
Population
26,925
College Educated
9.2%
Homeownership
57.3%
Avg Commute
22.7 min
Poverty Rate
37.6%
Median Age
28.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Central Elementary School Davison, MI | 6.4 |
| HarveySwanson Elementary School Ortonville, MI | 6.4 |
| Herbison Woods Elementary School Dewitt, MI | 6.4 |
| JA Lanigan Elementary School Farmington Hills, MI | 6.4 |
| Jennings Elementary School Quincy, MI | 6.4 |
| Keller Elementary Royal Oak, MI | 6.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Priest Elementarymiddle School
What grades does Priest Elementarymiddle School serve?
Priest Elementarymiddle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Priest Elementarymiddle School?
Priest Elementarymiddle School has an enrollment of approximately 693 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Priest Elementarymiddle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Priest Elementarymiddle School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Priest Elementarymiddle School rank in MI?
Priest Elementarymiddle School ranks #1,501 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Priest Elementarymiddle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Priest Elementarymiddle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Priest Elementarymiddle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Priest Elementarymiddle School has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Priest Elementarymiddle School a charter school?
No, Priest Elementarymiddle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Priest Elementarymiddle School a Title I school?
No, Priest Elementarymiddle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Priest Elementarymiddle School?
85.0% of students at Priest Elementarymiddle 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 693
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 85.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.6%
- Phone
- (313) 849-3705
Resources & Links
District
Detroit Public Schools Community District- District Enrollment
- 48,271
- Schools in District
- 106
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,138
- District Rank
- #57 of 99
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