Old Redford Academy Middle School

22122 W Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
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Bottom 50%
Serving 264 students in grades 5-8, Old Redford Academy Middle 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 2% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
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: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Old Redford Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Old Redford Academy Middle School's student population of 264 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 93% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
264 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

Old Redford Academy Middle 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 Old Redford Academy Middle School 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2975 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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2%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Old Redford Academy Middle 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.
12%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Old Redford Academy Middle 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.
≤5%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Old Redford Academy Middle 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
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17:1
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American Indian
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1%
Asian
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3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
98%
18%
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White
1%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Old Redford Academy Middle 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
84%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Old Redford Academy Middle 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 Old Redford Academy Middle 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 Old Redford Academy Middle School's ranking?
Old Redford Academy Middle School is ranked #2975 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Old Redford Academy Middle School?
264 students attend Old Redford Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Old Redford Academy Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Old Redford Academy Middle School offer ?
Old Redford Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Old Redford Academy Middle School part of?
Old Redford Academy Middle School is part of Old Redford Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Old Redford Academy Middle School located?
Old Redford Academy Middle School is located in the Oak Grove neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in Oak Grove.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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