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#1498 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 47% in state
Trix Academy
Elementary School · Michigan Educational Choice Center · Detroit, MI
A Michigan Educational Choice Center charter elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
20045 JOANN ST, Detroit, MI 48205
- Math 9% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 13% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Trix Academy score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2012–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 11% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Trix 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 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$40,612
Median home value
$55,700
Median rent
$1,149/mo
College educated
8.7%
Homeownership
41.6%
Poverty rate
32.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of WarrenCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 790 | Compare → |
| Pulaski Elementarymiddle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Mckinley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Turning Point AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Michigan Educational Choice Center
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,867NCES 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.
Trix Academy is listed in Michigan Educational Choice Center; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Trix Academy
Trix Academy is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Michigan Educational Choice Center, serving approximately 259 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,498 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Trix Academy
What grades does Trix Academy serve?
Trix Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Trix Academy?
Trix Academy has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trix Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Trix Academy is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Trix Academy rank in MI?
Trix Academy ranks #1,498 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Trix Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Trix Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Trix Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Trix Academy has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Trix Academy a charter school?
Yes, Trix Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Trix Academy a Title I school?
No, Trix Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Trix Academy?
100.0% of students at Trix 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
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.5%
- Phone
- (313) 426-1020
- Area population (ZIP 48205)
- 32,466
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
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 48205; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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