Best High Schools in Midtown-Detroit, Detroit, MI

High schools
5
Students
4,650
Avg actual
21%
Avg projected
18%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Midtown-Detroit, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cass Technical High School

B+

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2395 Students

2. Detroit School Of Arts

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 432 Students

3. Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 821 Students

4. Northwestern High School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 358 Students

5. Southeastern High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 644 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Midtown-Detroit, Detroit, MI

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,406
Avg actual
25%
Avg projected
13%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Midtown-Detroit, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Chrysler Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students

2. Burton International Academy

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 501 Students

3. Spain Elementarymiddle School

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 368 Students

4. Bunche Preparatory Academy

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

7%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 401 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Midtown-Detroit, Detroit, MI

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Midtown-Detroit, Detroit, MI has a total population of 9,339 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Midtown-Detroit, Detroit, MI

6,056

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

47%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Midtown-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

D-

51.63 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

15.96 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

35.67 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Midtown-Detroit, Detroit, MI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Midtown-Detroit, Detroit, MI.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,874 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Midtown-Detroit, Detroit, MI Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Midtown-Detroit, Detroit, MI

How many schools are in Midtown-Detroit, Detroit, MI?

Midtown-Detroit, Detroit, MI has 9 public schools: 5 high schools, 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,056 students in total.

How do schools in Midtown-Detroit perform on state tests?

On average, 9 schools in Midtown-Detroit score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in Midtown-Detroit exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Midtown-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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Midtown-Detroit, Detroit, MI

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Wayne State, Detroit, MI

  • Actual: 16%
  • Projected: 10%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI

  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 14%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lafayette Park, Detroit, MI

  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 14%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Woodbridge, Detroit, MI

  • Actual: 18%
  • Projected: 14%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Core City, Detroit, MI

  • Actual: 16%
  • Projected: 15%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
New Center, Detroit, MI

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 10%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Elmwood Park, Detroit, MI

  • Actual: 17%
  • Projected: 11%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Chene, Detroit, MI

  • Actual: 20%
  • Projected: 17%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Boston Edison, Detroit, MI

  • Actual: 12%
  • Projected: 10%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Hubbard-Richard, Detroit, MI

  • Actual: 16%
  • Projected: 14%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations