For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 789 students in Detroit Achievement Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Detroit Achievement Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,533 Schools
# Students
789 Students
1,381,449 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
82,748 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Detroit Achievement Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 854 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#512 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,587 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
50,790 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
126,442 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
593 Students
246,380 Students
% Black Students
75%
18%
# White Students
143 Students
873,705 Students
% White Students
18%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,223 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
73,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
120
111,142
# Students in 1st Grade:
119
101,293
# Students in 2nd Grade:
103
103,275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
103
100,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
79
102,248
# Students in 5th Grade:
78
101,548
# Students in 6th Grade:
72
102,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
61
103,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
54
103,125
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
114,848
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
113,192
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
110,071
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
109,646
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $6,847 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,441. The school district revenue/student has declined by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,499 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has declined by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$6,847
$18,441
Spending / Student
$7,499
$17,627
Best Detroit Achievement Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Detroit Prep
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8411 Sylvester St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 343-1495
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 343-1495
Grades: K-8
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
Detroit Achievement Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7000 W Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 468-9518
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 468-9518
Grades: K-8
| 341 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Detroit Achievement Academy School District?
Detroit Achievement Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 789 students.
What is the rank of Detroit Achievement Academy School District?
Detroit Achievement Academy School District is ranked #534 out of 854 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit Achievement Academy School District?
75% of Detroit Achievement Academy School District students are Black, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Detroit Achievement Academy School District?
Detroit Achievement Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Detroit Achievement Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,499 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has declined by 39% over four school years.
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