Needs Improvement
#2995 of 3,192 schools in MI
The School at Marygrove
School · Detroit Public Schools Community District
8425 W MCNICHOLS RD, Detroit, MI 48221
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 174 schools in Detroit. Learn more
Enrollment
534
Student-Teacher
17.8:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
534
Student-Teacher
17.8:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Michigan schools
#2,995 of 3,192
In Detroit
#159 of 178
public schools
In district
#98 of 99
Detroit Public Schools Community District
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The School at Marygrove
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About The School at Marygrove
The School at Marygrove is a public school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District. The School at Marygrove serves approximately 534 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. The School at Marygrove has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,995 of 3,192 schools in MI.
- This school 3.6 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 6.6
- MI avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
47% of students at The School at Marygrove 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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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
67.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How The School at Marygrove Compares
See how The School at Marygrove performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
8425 W MCNICHOLS RD, Detroit, MI 48221
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The School at Marygrove may also want to explore other schools in the area. Joy Preparatory Academy (rated 5.7/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, David Ellis Academy (rated 4.7/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Detroit, see our Detroit schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 48221 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$55,583
Median Home Value
$138,700
Median Rent
$1,174/mo
Population
41,750
College Educated
29.3%
Homeownership
65.1%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
19.8%
Median Age
38.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The School at Marygrove
What grades does The School at Marygrove serve?
The School at Marygrove serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend The School at Marygrove?
The School at Marygrove has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The School at Marygrove?
The student-teacher ratio at The School at Marygrove is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The School at Marygrove rank in MI?
The School at Marygrove ranks #2,995 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is The School at Marygrove's MySchoolScout rating?
The School at Marygrove has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The School at Marygrove a charter school?
No, The School at Marygrove is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The School at Marygrove a Title I school?
No, The School at Marygrove is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The School at Marygrove?
67.4% of students at The School at Marygrove 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 67.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.0%
- Phone
- (313) 335-1331
Resources & Links
District
Detroit Public Schools Community District- District Enrollment
- 48,271
- Schools in District
- 106
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,138
- District Rank
- #98 of 99
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