Serving 703 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Detroit Merit Charter 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 17% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Detroit Merit Charter 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 Detroit Merit Charter Academy is 0.15, 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.
Detroit Merit Charter Academy is ranked #2318 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Detroit Merit Charter Academy?
703 students attend Detroit Merit Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Detroit Merit Charter Academy students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Detroit Merit Charter Academy?
Detroit Merit Charter Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Detroit Merit Charter Academy offer ?
Detroit Merit Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Detroit Merit Charter Academy part of?
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