Duffield Elementary School (Closed 2012)

2715 Macomb St
Detroit, MI 48207
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (09-10)
366 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
26 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(09-10)
53%
78%
(09-10)
65%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
(09-10)
1%
2%
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Asian
(09-10)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)
n/a
5%
Black
(09-10)
99%
20%
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White
(09-10)
n/a
70%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Duffield Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
82%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Duffield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Duffield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Duffield Elementary School?
366 students attend Duffield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Duffield Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Duffield Elementary School offer ?
Duffield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Duffield Elementary School part of?
Duffield Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.

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