Below Average
#2884 of 3,192 schools in MI
Weston Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Weston Preparatory Academy · Detroit, MI
A charter elementary school in Detroit, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
22930 CHIPPEWA ST, Detroit, MI 48219
- Math 9% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 19% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Weston Preparatory Academy score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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
96.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Weston Preparatory 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 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
Powered by
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
$43,882
Median home value
$84,500
Median rent
$1,037/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
56.5%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48219; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madisoncarver AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| Charles Wright Academy of Arts and ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 633 | Compare → |
| Detroit Service Learning Academy CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.1 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 919 | Compare → |
| Beech ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 427 | 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.
Weston Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,222NCES 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.
Weston Preparatory Academy is listed in Weston Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Weston Preparatory Academy
Weston Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Weston Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 251 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,884 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Weston Preparatory Academy
What grades does Weston Preparatory Academy serve?
Weston Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Weston Preparatory Academy?
Weston Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weston Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Weston Preparatory Academy is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Weston Preparatory Academy rank in MI?
Weston Preparatory Academy ranks #2,884 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Weston Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Weston Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Weston Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Weston Preparatory Academy has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Weston Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Weston Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Weston Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Weston Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Weston Preparatory Academy?
96.4% of students at Weston Preparatory 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
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.6%
- Phone
- (313) 387-6038
- Area population (ZIP 48219)
- 45,788
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 48219; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.