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Blackwell Institute

9330 Shoemaker St
Detroit, MI 48213
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Bottom 50%
Serving 213 students in grades 1-8, Blackwell Institute 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 ≤5% (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 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Blackwell Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Blackwell Institute's student population of 213 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
213 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Blackwell Institute 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 Blackwell Institute 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)
#2915 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Blackwell Institute, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blackwell Institute 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 Blackwell Institute 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%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Blackwell Institute 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
2%
9%
Black
98%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Blackwell Institute and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
64%
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 Blackwell Institute.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.04
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Blackwell Institute 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 Blackwell Institute 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.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackwell Institute's ranking?
Blackwell Institute is ranked #2915 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?
≤5% 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 Blackwell Institute?
213 students attend Blackwell Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Blackwell Institute students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackwell Institute?
Blackwell Institute has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blackwell Institute offer ?
Blackwell Institute offers enrollment in grades 1-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackwell Institute part of?
Blackwell Institute is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Blackwell Institute located?
Blackwell Institute is located in the West End neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in West End.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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