Serving 898 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Starr Detroit 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 was 12% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
898 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)12%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Starr Detroit Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Starr Detroit Academy?
898 students attend Starr Detroit Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Starr Detroit Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Starr Detroit Academy?
Starr Detroit Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Starr Detroit Academy offer ?
Starr Detroit Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Starr Detroit Academy part of?
Starr Detroit Academy is part of Starr Detroit Academy School District.
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