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#1811 of 3,192 schools in MI
Ronald Brown Academy
Elementary School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11530 EAST OUTER DR, Detroit, MI 48224
- Math 6% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 9% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ronald Brown Academy score 7% 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 has held near 7% across the 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ronald Brown 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$42,963
Median home value
$77,900
Median rent
$1,213/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
32.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48224; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Wayne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 248 | Compare → |
| St Clare of Montefalco SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Bates AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | Not available | 785 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #82 of 99
- District spending per student
- $22,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 46.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ronald Brown Academy is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ronald Brown Academy
Ronald Brown Academy is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 874 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,811 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ronald Brown Academy
What grades does Ronald Brown Academy serve?
Ronald Brown Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ronald Brown Academy?
Ronald Brown Academy has an enrollment of approximately 874 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald Brown Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald Brown Academy is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ronald Brown Academy rank in MI?
Ronald Brown Academy ranks #1,811 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ronald Brown Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ronald Brown Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Ronald Brown Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ronald Brown Academy has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Ronald Brown Academy a charter school?
No, Ronald Brown Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ronald Brown Academy a Title I school?
No, Ronald Brown Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ronald Brown Academy?
89.8% of students at Ronald Brown 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 874
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 81.6%
- Phone
- (313) 886-2611
- Area population (ZIP 48224)
- 38,771
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 48224; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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