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#3171 of 3,192 schools in MI
Ralph J Bunche Academy
Elementary School · Ecorse Public Schools · Ecorse, MI
An Ecorse Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
503 HYACINTHE ST, Ecorse, MI 48229
- Math 8% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 12% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ralph J Bunche Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 72 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (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 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ralph J Bunche Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,148
Median home value
$59,300
Median rent
$879/mo
College educated
8.8%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
24%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48229; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downriver Digital AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Raupp SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Mark Twain Elementarymiddle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| Ann Visger K5 Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 618 | 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.
Ecorse Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,606NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 47.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ralph J Bunche Academy is listed in Ecorse Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ralph J Bunche Academy
Ralph J Bunche Academy is a public elementary school in Ecorse, MI, part of Ecorse Public Schools, serving approximately 302 students in grades 1st-4th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,171 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ralph J Bunche Academy
What grades does Ralph J Bunche Academy serve?
Ralph J Bunche Academy serves students in grades 1st through 4th.
How many students attend Ralph J Bunche Academy?
Ralph J Bunche Academy has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph J Bunche Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph J Bunche Academy is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ralph J Bunche Academy rank in MI?
Ralph J Bunche Academy ranks #3,171 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ralph J Bunche Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ralph J Bunche Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Ralph J Bunche Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ralph J Bunche Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ralph J Bunche Academy a charter school?
No, Ralph J Bunche Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ralph J Bunche Academy a Title I school?
No, Ralph J Bunche Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ralph J Bunche Academy?
90.1% of students at Ralph J Bunche 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
- 1st – 4th
- Enrollment
- 302
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 85.8%
- Phone
- (313) 294-4710
- Area population (ZIP 48229)
- 9,166
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 48229; 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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