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#1661 of 3,192 schools in MI
Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy
Elementary School · Detroit Public Schools Community District
4700 TIREMAN ST, Detroit, MI 48204
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher
14.4:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher
14.4:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Michigan schools
#1,661 of 3,192
In Detroit
#92 of 178
public schools
In district
#75 of 99
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Academic growth
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy
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About Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy
Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District. Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy serves approximately 316 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,661 of 3,192 schools in MI.
Structured state assessment records for Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 9% 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 Sampsonwebber Leadership 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.
95% of students at Sampsonwebber Leadership 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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Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy — Students at Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MI EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.
How Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy Compares
See how Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4700 TIREMAN ST, Detroit, MI 48204
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Keidan Special Education Center (rated 8.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Barton Elementary School (rated 7.1/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Munger ElementaryMiddle School (rated 6.5/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Detroit, see our Detroit schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern High School Detroit | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Hope of Detroit Academy MiddleHigh Detroit | 1.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary Detroit | 1.3 mi | 4.1 |
| New Paradigm College Prep Detroit | 1.4 mi | 3.7 |
| Voyageur College Prep Detroit | 1.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Voyageur Academy Detroit | 1.5 mi | 2.6 |
| Munger ElementaryMiddle School Detroit | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Keidan Special Education Center Detroit | 1.5 mi | 8.7 |
| Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School Detroit | 1.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate Detroit | 1.8 mi | 3.5 |
| Academy of the Americas at Logan Detroit | 1.8 mi | 2.8 |
| Academy of The Americas High School Detroit | 1.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Central High School Detroit | 2.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Durfee ElementaryMiddle School Detroit | 2.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Hope Academy Detroit | 2.0 mi | 3.1 |
| Priest ElementaryMiddle School Detroit | 1.8 mi | 6.4 |
| George Crockett Academy Detroit | 1.6 mi | 3.8 |
| Detroit Lions Academy Detroit | 1.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Covenant High School Central Detroit | 2.0 mi | 5.0 |
| Barton Elementary School Detroit | 1.8 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 48204 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$32,875
Median Home Value
$53,600
Median Rent
$970/mo
Population
19,723
College Educated
10.2%
Homeownership
52.5%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
36.4%
Median Age
41
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|---|---|
| American International Academy Elementary Westland, MI | 6.2 |
| Central Montcalm Elementary School Sheridan, MI | 6.2 |
| Cherry Creek Elementary School Marquette, MI | 6.2 |
| Daisy Brook Elementary School Fremont, MI | 6.2 |
| Flickinger Elementary School Utica, MI | 6.2 |
| LEGACY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Grand Rapids, MI | 6.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy
What grades does Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy serve?
Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy?
Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy rank in MI?
Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy ranks #1,661 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Sampsonwebber Leadership 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 Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy a charter school?
No, Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy?
90.2% of students at Sampsonwebber Leadership 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 94.9%
- Phone
- (313) 596-4750
Resources & Links
District
Detroit Public Schools Community District- District Enrollment
- 48,271
- Schools in District
- 106
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,138
- District Rank
- #75 of 99
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