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Turning Point Academy
School · Detroit Public Schools Community District
18501 Waltham St, Detroit, MI 48205
Enrollment
28
Student-Teacher
7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
28
Student-Teacher
7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Turning Point Academy
Turning Point Academy is a public school in Detroit, MI, part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The school serves approximately 28 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $40,612, where 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a large city setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 28 students, Turning Point Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 7:1, Turning Point Academy offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 28 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Address
- 18501 Waltham St, Detroit, MI 48205
- Phone
- (313) 347-8900
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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.
Test Scores MI EDFACTS (2018-19)
Based on 2 test records from MI state assessments. About our data
Funding & Resources
Location
18501 Waltham St, Detroit, MI 48205
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Turning Point Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Lincoln Middle School (rated 7.6/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Warren). Another option is Crescentwood Elementary School (rated 7.5/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Eastpointe). Additionally, Trix Academy (rated 7.3/10, 1.0 miles away). For more schools in Detroit, see our Detroit schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts Detroit | 0.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Osborn High School Detroit | 0.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School Detroit | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| Trix Academy Detroit | 1.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Academy of Warren Warren | 1.6 mi | 4.9 |
| Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham Detroit | 1.7 mi | 6.9 |
| McKinley Elementary School Warren | 1.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Brewer Academy Detroit | 1.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Marion Law Academy Detroit | 1.8 mi | 7.2 |
| Cornerstone JeffersonDouglass Academy Detroit | 1.8 mi | 4.6 |
| Denby High School Detroit | 1.9 mi | 6.4 |
| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Warren | 2.3 mi | 4.8 |
| Crescentwood Elementary School Eastpointe | 2.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Macomb Montessori Academy Warren | 2.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy Detroit | 2.0 mi | 6.7 |
| Lincoln Middle School Warren | 2.4 mi | 7.6 |
| AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning Detroit | 2.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Lincoln High School Warren | 2.6 mi | 6.8 |
| OUR KIDZ WORLD LEARNING CENTER Detroit | 2.1 mi | — |
| Wayne Elementary School Detroit | 2.2 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 48205 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$40,612
Median Home Value
$55,700
Median Rent
$1,149/mo
Population
32,466
College Educated
8.7%
Homeownership
41.6%
Avg Commute
23.2 min
Poverty Rate
32.1%
Median Age
31.9
Community Profile
The community surrounding Turning Point Academy has a median household income of $40,612. It is a community where 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $55,700, with a median rent of $1,149/month. The area has a poverty rate of 32.1%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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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 the most recent state assessment data, Turning Point Academy has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
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.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (6,148/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Detroit). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- 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
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Detroit Public Schools Community District- District Enrollment
- 48,271
- Schools in District
- 106
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,138
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