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Inkster Preparatory Academy

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At a glance

This district is not ranked due to insufficient test score data.

Elementary 1Grades K-8

27355 Woodsfield St
Inkster, MI 48141-1242·(313) 278-3825·All Michigan district rankings →

School

220

Students

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Summary:

Inkster Preparatory Academy is the sole elementary public charter school serving students in grades K-8 in Inkster, Michigan. The school faces significant academic challenges, with student performance well below state averages on standardized tests. Despite high per-student spending, the school struggles with chronic absenteeism and an extremely high student-teacher ratio, which likely contribute to its low academic outcomes and 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Inkster Preparatory Academy has a predominantly African American student population, raising questions about educational equity and access to resources in the Inkster area. The school's funding does not appear to be effectively translating into improved student learning, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of resource allocation and targeted interventions to address the root causes of the school's struggles.

Overall, Inkster Preparatory Academy is one of the lowest-performing schools in the state of Michigan, ranking 1,344 out of 1,486 elementary schools. Addressing the significant academic, attendance, and resource challenges at this school will be crucial to providing Inkster students with the high-quality education they deserve.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)	M-Step Math (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Inkster Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	27355 Woodsfield St	Inkster	48141	Wayne County	Inkster Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 278-3825	220	10	22.0	94.1%	4 (1.8%)	182 (82.7%)	13 (5.9%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.7%)								(n/a)	25.0	20.8	16.0	$17,640	$3,341	$14,299

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Gaudior Academy	0.23 mi	1
Wayne-Westland Community School District	0.51 mi	18	548^th
Garden City Public Schools	0.92 mi	8	481^st
American International Academy	1.02 mi	3	594^th
Tipton Academy	1.04 mi	2

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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