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The School at Marygrove
School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
8425 W MCNICHOLS RD, Detroit, MI 48221
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 1 AP courses offered
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 174 schools in Detroit.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The School at Marygrove sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$55,583
Median home value
$138,700
Median rent
$1,174/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| David Ellis AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| University Yes AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Detroit Christian Schools of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–11 | 2.6 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #98 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
The School at Marygrove is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The School at Marygrove
The School at Marygrove is a public school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 534 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,995 of 3,192 schools in MI.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.0%
- Phone
- (313) 335-1331
- Area population (ZIP 48221)
- 41,750
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 48221; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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