Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Detroit West Preparatory 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 4% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
370 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)4%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)26%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit West Preparatory 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Detroit West Preparatory Academy?
370 students attend Detroit West Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Detroit West Preparatory Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Detroit West Preparatory Academy?
Detroit West Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Detroit West Preparatory Academy offer ?
Detroit West Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Detroit West Preparatory Academy part of?
Detroit West Preparatory Academy is part of Detroit West Preparatory Academy School District.
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