Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Macdowell Preparatory Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Macdowell Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Macdowell Preparatory Academy's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Macdowell Preparatory Academy 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 Macdowell Preparatory Academy is 0.04, 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
#2915 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
1%
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
98%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Macdowell Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Macdowell Preparatory Academy is ranked #2915 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Macdowell Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Macdowell Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy 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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Macdowell Preparatory Academy?
368 students attend Macdowell Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Macdowell Preparatory Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macdowell Preparatory Academy?
Macdowell Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Macdowell Preparatory Academy offer ?
Macdowell Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Macdowell Preparatory Academy part of?
Macdowell Preparatory Academy is part of Macdowell Preparatory Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Macdowell Preparatory Academy located?
Macdowell Preparatory Academy is located in the Greenwich neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in Greenwich.
School Reviews
5 2/17/2024
MacDowell Prep has been improving since the pandemic. My kids started in Kindergarten during COVID-19 and there were a lot of staff turnovers. Now there are a lot of qualified teachers and they're making improvements to the school! New playfield and basketball courts.
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