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#3175 of 3,192 schools in MI
Washingtonparks Academy
Elementary School · Washington-parks Academy · Redford, MI
A Washington-parks Academy charter elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11685 Appleton, Redford, MI 48239
- Math 4% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 18% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 50.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washingtonparks Academy score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 66 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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
94.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Washingtonparks 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,373
Median home value
$145,900
Median rent
$1,355/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48239; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Detroit Leadership Academy K8Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| Fisher Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Vandenberg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 276 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Washington-parks Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Washingtonparks Academy is listed in Washington-Parks Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washingtonparks Academy
Washingtonparks Academy is a public elementary school in Redford, MI, part of Washington-parks Academy, serving approximately 604 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 50.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,175 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washingtonparks Academy
What grades does Washingtonparks Academy serve?
Washingtonparks Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Washingtonparks Academy?
Washingtonparks Academy has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washingtonparks Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Washingtonparks Academy is 50.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washingtonparks Academy rank in MI?
Washingtonparks Academy ranks #3,175 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Washingtonparks Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Washingtonparks Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Washingtonparks Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washingtonparks Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Washingtonparks Academy a charter school?
Yes, Washingtonparks Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Washingtonparks Academy a Title I school?
No, Washingtonparks Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washingtonparks Academy?
94.9% of students at Washingtonparks 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
- 604
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 50.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.0%
- Phone
- (313) 592-6061
- Area population (ZIP 48239)
- 37,039
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 48239; 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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