Best Schools in 48208, MI
48208, MI has 9 public schools (5 high, 0 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,586 students. On average they score 16% on state proficiency tests against a projected 15%, so schools in 48208 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 48208, MI
The top high schools in 48208, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Covenant House Academy Detroit Central Site
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Covenant House Academy Detroit • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 186 Students
2. Frederick Douglass Academy For Young Men
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Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 76 Students
3. Northwestern High School
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Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 358 Students
4. West Side Academy Of Information Technology And Cyber Securi
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Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 238 Students
5. Legacy Academy
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Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 21 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 48208, MI
The top elementary schools in 48208, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burton International Academy
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Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 501 Students
2. Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy
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Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 350 Students
3. George Crockett Academy
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George Crockett Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 355 Students
4. Thirkell Elementarymiddle School
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Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 501 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 48208, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
48208, MI has a total population of 8,308 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 48208, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 48208, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
62.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
21.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
40.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 48208, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 48208, MI.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 48208, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 48208, MI
How many schools are in 48208, MI?
48208, MI has 9 public schools: 5 high schools, 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,586 students in total.
How do schools in 48208 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 48208 score 16% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 15%, so on average schools in 48208 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 48208?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations