Serving 663 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, David Ellis Academy West ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David Ellis Academy West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
David Ellis Academy West's student population of 663 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
663 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
David Ellis Academy West ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David Ellis Academy West is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2731 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Ellis Academy West's ranking?
David Ellis Academy West is ranked #2731 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are David Ellis Academy West often compared to?
David Ellis Academy Westis often viewed alongside schools like Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend David Ellis Academy West?
663 students attend David Ellis Academy West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of David Ellis Academy West students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Ellis Academy West?
David Ellis Academy West has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does David Ellis Academy West offer ?
David Ellis Academy West offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is David Ellis Academy West part of?
David Ellis Academy West is part of David Ellis Academy West School District.
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