Longfellow Middle School serves 403 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
403 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Longfellow Middle School?
403 students attend Longfellow Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Longfellow Middle School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longfellow Middle School?
Longfellow Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Longfellow Middle School offer ?
Longfellow Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Longfellow Middle School part of?
Longfellow Middle School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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