Best Schools in Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI
Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI has 11 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,921 students. On average they score 16% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in Southwest Detroit meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI
The top high schools in Southwest Detroit, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cesar Chavez High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cesar Chavez Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 705 Students
2. Northwestern High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 358 Students
3. Western International High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2151 Students
Best Middle Schools in Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI
The top middle schools in Southwest Detroit, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cesar Chavez Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cesar Chavez Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 629 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI
The top elementary schools in Southwest Detroit, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maybury Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 255 Students
2. Burton International Academy
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Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 501 Students
3. Roberto Clemente Learning Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
4. Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 400 Students
5. Earhart Elementarymiddle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 910 Students
6. Holy Redeemer Grade School
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Projected Test Scores
Holy Redeemer Grade School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 223 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI has a total population of 8,645 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 60%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Southwest 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 Southwest 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
47.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
14.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Southwest 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 Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI
How many schools are in Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI?
Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,921 students in total.
How do schools in Southwest Detroit perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Southwest Detroit score 16% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in Southwest Detroit meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Southwest 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: 16%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations