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#1653 of 3,192 schools in MI
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy
Elementary School · Detroit Public Schools Community District
1551 BEARD ST, Detroit, MI 48209
Enrollment
477
Student-Teacher
17:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
477
Student-Teacher
17:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Michigan schools
#1,653 of 3,192
In Detroit
#84 of 178
public schools
In district
#67 of 99
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Academic growth
9.0 / 10
Excellent
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Roberto Clemente Learning Academy
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About Roberto Clemente Learning Academy
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District. Roberto Clemente Learning Academy serves approximately 477 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. Roberto Clemente Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,653 of 3,192 schools in MI.
Structured state assessment records for Roberto Clemente Learning Academy show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
- This school 6.2 · Average
- District avg 6.7
- MI avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Roberto Clemente Learning Academy 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.
68% of students at Roberto Clemente Learning Academy 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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Roberto Clemente Learning Academy — Students at Roberto Clemente Learning Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
79%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MI EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 20 test records from MI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage 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: 9.0/10.
How Roberto Clemente Learning Academy Compares
See how Roberto Clemente Learning Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1551 BEARD ST, Detroit, MI 48209
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Roberto Clemente Learning Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Maybury Elementary School (rated 7.6/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy (rated 7.3/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Detroit, see our Detroit schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez Middle School Detroit | 0.2 mi | 4.8 |
| Cesar Chavez High School Detroit | 0.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Harms Elementary School Detroit | 0.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy Detroit | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary Detroit | 0.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Bennett Elementary School Detroit | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| DETROIT CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL Detroit | 0.9 mi | 7.7 |
| HOLY REDEEMER GRADE SCHOOL Detroit | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| WAY Academy Vernor Site Detroit | 0.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Academy of The Americas High School Detroit | 1.3 mi | 5.2 |
| Academy of the Americas at Logan Detroit | 1.3 mi | 2.8 |
| Clippert Academy Detroit | 1.2 mi | 6.9 |
| Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate Detroit | 1.4 mi | 3.5 |
| Voyageur Academy Detroit | 1.6 mi | 2.6 |
| Maybury Elementary School Detroit | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Voyageur College Prep Detroit | 1.6 mi | 5.7 |
| Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary Detroit | 1.8 mi | 4.1 |
| Western International High School Detroit | 1.4 mi | 4.8 |
| New Paradigm College Prep Detroit | 1.8 mi | 3.7 |
| Hope of Detroit Academy MiddleHigh Detroit | 1.8 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 48209 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$42,152
Median Home Value
$82,800
Median Rent
$843/mo
Population
27,534
College Educated
9.6%
Homeownership
58.5%
Avg Commute
25.2 min
Poverty Rate
30.1%
Median Age
30.3
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|---|---|
| Amberly Elementary School Portage, MI | 6.2 |
| Bath Elementary School Bath, MI | 6.2 |
| Burton International Academy Detroit, MI | 6.2 |
| Carver STEM Academy Detroit, MI | 6.2 |
| Central Montcalm Elementary School Sheridan, MI | 6.2 |
| Cherry Creek Elementary School Marquette, MI | 6.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Roberto Clemente Learning Academy
What grades does Roberto Clemente Learning Academy serve?
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Roberto Clemente Learning Academy?
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roberto Clemente Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Roberto Clemente Learning Academy is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roberto Clemente Learning Academy rank in MI?
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy ranks #1,653 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Roberto Clemente Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Roberto Clemente Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roberto Clemente Learning Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Roberto Clemente Learning Academy a charter school?
No, Roberto Clemente Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roberto Clemente Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Roberto Clemente Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roberto Clemente Learning Academy?
79.0% of students at Roberto Clemente Learning 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 79.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.7%
- Phone
- (313) 849-3489
Resources & Links
District
Detroit Public Schools Community District- District Enrollment
- 48,271
- Schools in District
- 106
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,138
- District Rank
- #67 of 99
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