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#3155 of 3,192 schools in MI
Voyageur Academy
Elementary School · Voyageur Academy · Detroit, MI
A charter elementary school in Detroit, MI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4321 MILITARY ST, Detroit, MI 48210
- Math 5% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 13% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Voyageur Academy score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 68 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Voyageur 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 83Very 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
$38,900
Median home value
$60,100
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
37.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48210; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope of Detroit Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–10 | 0.2 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Academy of the Americas at LoganEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–3 | 0.3 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| Hope of Detroit Academy MiddlehighCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 653 | Compare → |
| Cesar Chavez Academy IntermediateCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | 3–5 | 0.4 mi | 436 | 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.
Voyageur Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,211NCES 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.
Voyageur Academy is listed in Voyageur Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Voyageur Academy
Voyageur Academy is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Voyageur Academy, serving approximately 796 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,155 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Voyageur Academy
What grades does Voyageur Academy serve?
Voyageur Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Voyageur Academy?
Voyageur Academy has an enrollment of approximately 796 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Voyageur Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Voyageur Academy is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Voyageur Academy rank in MI?
Voyageur Academy ranks #3,155 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Voyageur Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Voyageur Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Voyageur Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Voyageur Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Voyageur Academy a charter school?
Yes, Voyageur Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Voyageur Academy a Title I school?
No, Voyageur Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Voyageur Academy?
98.5% of students at Voyageur 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 796
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.1%
- Phone
- (313) 361-4180
- Area population (ZIP 48210)
- 26,925
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 28.5
Official sources & links
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 48210; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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