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Turning Point Academy
School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
18501 Waltham St, Detroit, MI 48205
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 20 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2019, across a 3-year record (2017–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2017-2019) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2017-2019)
Based on 6 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Turning Point 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Harper Woods Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 746 | Compare → |
| Detroit International Academy for Young WomenEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Frontier International AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 694 | 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.
Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Schools in district
- 106
- 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
Turning Point Academy is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Turning Point Academy
Turning Point Academy is a public school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 28 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Turning Point Academy
What grades does Turning Point Academy serve?
Turning Point Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Turning Point Academy?
Turning Point Academy has an enrollment of approximately 28 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turning Point Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Turning Point Academy is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Turning Point Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Turning Point Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019).
Is Turning Point Academy a charter school?
No, Turning Point Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Turning Point Academy a Title I school?
No, Turning Point Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Turning Point Academy?
75.0% of students at Turning Point 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 28
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 75.0%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (313) 347-8900
- 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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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.
- 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.
- 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 not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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