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Jemison Mae C. Elementary School (Closed 2013)

16400 Tireman St
Detroit, MI 48228
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Jemison Mae C. Elementary School serves 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 22% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
414 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(11-12)
6%
37%
(11-12)
22%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
97%
18%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Jemison Mae C. Elementary School?
414 students attend Jemison Mae C. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Jemison Mae C. Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jemison Mae C. Elementary School?
Jemison Mae C. Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jemison Mae C. Elementary School offer ?
Jemison Mae C. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Jemison Mae C. Elementary School part of?
Jemison Mae C. Elementary School is part of Detroit ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Community School District.

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