Rutherford Winans Academy

16411 Curtis St
Detroit, MI 48235
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Bottom 50%
Serving 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rutherford Winans 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 6-9% (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 31:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rutherford Winans Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Rutherford Winans Academy's student population of 154 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
154 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

Rutherford Winans 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 Rutherford Winans Academy is 0.02, 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)
#2799 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rutherford Winans Academy 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.
10-14%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rutherford Winans Academy 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.
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
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Black
99%
18%
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White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rutherford Winans Academy 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 (19-20)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rutherford Winans Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rutherford Winans Academy's ranking?
Rutherford Winans Academy is ranked #2799 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?
6-9% 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 Rutherford Winans Academy?
154 students attend Rutherford Winans Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Rutherford Winans Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rutherford Winans Academy?
Rutherford Winans Academy has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rutherford Winans Academy offer ?
Rutherford Winans Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Rutherford Winans Academy part of?
Rutherford Winans Academy is part of Rutherford Winans Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Rutherford Winans Academy located?
Rutherford Winans Academy is located in the College Park neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in College Park.

School Reviews

5   2/20/2020
I was utterly surprised when I walked into this school. it was peaceful it was quiet the children were actively learning that teachers were actively teaching I was shot. I had visited about for other elementary schools prior to coming no one expected me to be there so I surprised them as well the press pool in the secretary or both a delay My knees join the kindergarten class she had a very bad experience from teachers and cook elementary school during her 1st year are kinda I shall I tell her 1stMonth. I give this school a rating of ten because it is now February and they have not disappointed me yet. That is everyone on staff is a delight.
- Posted by Parent - Valencia Grier

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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