The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 54% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (09-10)
575 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)45%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)54%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
5%
Black
(09-10)100%
20%
White
(09-10)n/a
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
84%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit 51±¬ÁÏs Community
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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Fitzgerald Elementary School?
575 students attend Fitzgerald Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Fitzgerald Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Fitzgerald Elementary School offer ?
Fitzgerald Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Fitzgerald Elementary School part of?
Fitzgerald Elementary School is part of Detroit 51±¬ÁÏs Community.
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