Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dr. Charles Drew 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
369 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)12%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)33%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
29%
9%
Black
55%
18%
White
12%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dr. Charles Drew 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 41% MI state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Dr. Charles Drew Academy?
369 students attend Dr. Charles Drew Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Dr. Charles Drew Academy students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Charles Drew Academy?
Dr. Charles Drew Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. Charles Drew Academy offer ?
Dr. Charles Drew Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dr. Charles Drew Academy part of?
Dr. Charles Drew Academy is part of Dr. Charles Drew Academy School District.
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