Poe Developmental School (Closed 2023)

1200 W. Canfield Street
Detroit, MI 48201
Poe Developmental School serves 156 students inquire with school. 
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
156 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
9%
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Black
75%
18%
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White
13%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Poe Developmental School?
156 students attend Poe Developmental School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Poe Developmental School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poe Developmental School?
Poe Developmental School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What school district is Poe Developmental School part of?
Poe Developmental School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.

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