Best Schools in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI
Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI has 6 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,352 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 14%, so schools in Downtown Detroit exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI
The top high schools in Downtown Detroit, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 821 Students
2. Northwestern High School
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Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 358 Students
3. Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac
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Capstone Academy Charter School (sda) • Charter • Grades 4 - 12 • 135 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI
The top elementary schools in Downtown Detroit, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chrysler Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
2. Burton International Academy
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Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 501 Students
3. Bunche Preparatory Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 401 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI has a total population of 5,115 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, 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 Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
82.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
23.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
58.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI
How many schools are in Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI?
Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI has 6 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,352 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Detroit perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Downtown Detroit score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 14%, so on average schools in Downtown Detroit exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Detroit?
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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- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 16%
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- Projected: 14%
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- Projected: 14%
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- Projected: 15%
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