Top Rankings
David Ellis Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 215 students in David Ellis Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51爆料s in David Ellis Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
215 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
David Ellis Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#755 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)8%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
100%
18%
% White
n/a
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,665 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,544 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,665
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,544
$17,693
Best David Ellis Academy School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
David Ellis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18977 Schaefer Hwy
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 450-0642
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 450-0642
Grades: PK-12
| 215 students
Rank: n/an/a
David Ellis Academy Pk
Charter School
23500 W 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 927-5395
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 927-5395
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to David Ellis Academy School District?
David Ellis Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 215 students.
What is the rank of David Ellis Academy School District?
David Ellis Academy School District is ranked #752 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in David Ellis Academy School District?
100% of David Ellis Academy School District students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of David Ellis Academy School District?
David Ellis Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is David Ellis Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,544 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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