Very Good
#443 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 14% in state
The James and Grace Lee Boggs School
Elementary School · The James and Grace Lee Boggs School · Detroit, MI
A charter elementary school in Detroit, MI where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7600 GOETHE ST, Detroit, MI 48214
- Math 25% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 46% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The James and Grace Lee Boggs School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2013–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2017, reaching 36% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
Based on 28 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The James and Grace Lee Boggs School 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 50Good 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
$34,807
Median home value
$120,500
Median rent
$818/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
42.5%
Poverty rate
29.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Detroit PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 448 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The James and Grace Lee Boggs School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,818NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
The James and Grace Lee Boggs School is listed in The James and Grace Lee Boggs School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The James and Grace Lee Boggs School
The James and Grace Lee Boggs School is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of The James and Grace Lee Boggs School, serving approximately 161 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #443 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The James and Grace Lee Boggs School
What grades does The James and Grace Lee Boggs School serve?
The James and Grace Lee Boggs School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The James and Grace Lee Boggs School?
The James and Grace Lee Boggs School has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The James and Grace Lee Boggs School?
The student-teacher ratio at The James and Grace Lee Boggs School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The James and Grace Lee Boggs School rank in MI?
The James and Grace Lee Boggs School ranks #443 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is The James and Grace Lee Boggs School's MySchoolScout rating?
The James and Grace Lee Boggs School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 The James and Grace Lee Boggs School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The James and Grace Lee Boggs School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is The James and Grace Lee Boggs School a charter school?
Yes, The James and Grace Lee Boggs School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The James and Grace Lee Boggs School a Title I school?
No, The James and Grace Lee Boggs School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The James and Grace Lee Boggs School?
68.3% of students at The James and Grace Lee Boggs 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (313) 923-2301
- Area population (ZIP 48214)
- 19,014
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 48214; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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