Munger Elementarymiddle School

5525 Martin St
Detroit, MI 48216
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 968 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Munger Elementarymiddle School 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 9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 968 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Munger Elementarymiddle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Munger Elementarymiddle School's student population of 968 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
968 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Munger Elementarymiddle School 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 Munger Elementarymiddle School is 0.42, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2728 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Munger Elementarymiddle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Munger Elementarymiddle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Munger Elementarymiddle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Munger Elementarymiddle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
74%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Munger Elementarymiddle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Munger Elementarymiddle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Munger Elementarymiddle School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Munger Elementarymiddle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Munger Elementarymiddle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Munger Elementarymiddle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Munger Elementarymiddle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Munger Elementarymiddle School's ranking?
Munger Elementarymiddle School is ranked #2728 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Munger Elementarymiddle School?
968 students attend Munger Elementarymiddle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Munger Elementarymiddle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Munger Elementarymiddle School?
Munger Elementarymiddle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Munger Elementarymiddle School offer ?
Munger Elementarymiddle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Munger Elementarymiddle School part of?
Munger Elementarymiddle School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Munger Elementarymiddle School located?
Munger Elementarymiddle School is located in the Claytown neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in Claytown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 968 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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