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American International Academy Upper Elementary

Public, Charter Grades 3-6

1474^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,488 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 1% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

American International Academy Upper Elementary is a public charter elementary school in Inkster, Michigan, serving grades 3-6 with a total enrollment of 210 students. This school is part of the American International Academy district, which is ranked 594 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has consistently low academic performance compared to the state and nearby schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 7.27% of 4th graders and 6.25% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 10.5% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Math. These proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state averages. The school also has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.5% to 64% in recent years. Additionally, the school serves a high-poverty student population, with 97.14% to 99.24% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When comparing American International Academy Upper Elementary to nearby schools, such as Daly School and TaftGalloway Elementary School, the school consistently performs worse academically. Despite the school's low performance, there is no evidence of significant improvement over time. Addressing the underlying factors, such as high chronic absenteeism and high poverty rates, will be crucial for improving student outcomes at American International Academy Upper Elementary.

225

Students ?

18.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$4,576

Per pupil spending ?

95.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

28955 Rosewood St
Inkster, MI 48141-1656

(734) 713-5525

District: American International Academy

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.9%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Hispanic:

0.4%

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Worth a look

!Test scores below the Michigan average (8% vs 41% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (1st percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (67% vs 28% Michigan)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school8%

District avg8%

Michigan avg41%

1,474^th of 1,488

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Bottom 1%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

594^th of 613American International Academy among Michigan districts

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

African American (2025)4th percentile+3 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Math10%-32 vs state

English Language Arts7%-34 vs state

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Schools Near American International Academy Upper Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)				M-Step Math (2025)			M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
American International Academy Upper Elementary	Public, Charter	3-6	28955 Rosewood St	Inkster	48141	Wayne County	American International Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 713-5525	225	12	18.2	95.6%	0 (0.0%)	218 (96.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	4.9	1474^th of 1488 public elementary schools	0.9%					(n/a)			7.3		6.3	10.5					$4,576	$2,278	$2,299
David Hicks School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Helen St	Inkster	48141	Wayne County	Wayne-Westland Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 419-2660	466	24	19.1	79.6%	66 (14.2%)	362 (77.7%)	17 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	7.4	1415^th of 1488 public elementary schools	4.9%		7	1414^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.8%	1		4.2	7.1	23.2		9.7	5.9	8.7	15.9	8.7	$20,314	$7,533	$12,781
Eugene B Elliott Elementary School	Public	K-5	30800 Bennington St	Westland	48186	Wayne County	Wayne-Westland Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 419-2610	386	23	16.7	71.2%	154 (39.9%)	160 (41.5%)	41 (10.6%)	15 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.1%)	11.7	1324^th of 1488 public elementary schools	11.0%		13.1	1286^th of 1486 public elementary schools	13.5%	38		12.5	20.7	25.9		9.5	6.8	11.9	22.0	13.3	$20,105	$5,905	$14,201
American International Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	K-2	300 S Henry Ruff Rd	Westland	48186	Wayne County	American International Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 713-5525	195	15	12.7	96.4%	0 (0.0%)	192 (98.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)								(n/a)											$42,152	$13,324	$28,828
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				$15,539	$4,287	$11,252
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center	Public	PK-K	28351 Marquette St	Garden City	48135	Wayne County	Garden City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 762-8490	222	28	7.8	53.2%	157 (70.7%)	31 (14.0%)	17 (7.7%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.8%)								(n/a)											$21,271	$1,882	$19,389
Memorial Elementary 12 Campus	Public	1-2	30001 Marquette St	Garden City	48135	Wayne County	Garden City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 762-8480	419	29	14.6	53.9%	302 (72.1%)	45 (10.7%)	38 (9.1%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (6.9%)								(n/a)											$18,560	$2,046	$16,514
Tipton Academy PK3	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	1615 Belton St	Garden City	48135	Wayne County	Tipton Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 261-0500	301	21	14.5	73.4%	96 (31.9%)	179 (59.5%)	9 (3.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.3%)								(n/a)		20.0				29.2					$14,089	$3,018	$11,071
Daly School	Public	PK, KG-6	25824 Michigan Ave	Inkster	48141	Wayne County	Westwood Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 565-0016	175	10	17.5	92.6%	24 (13.7%)	136 (77.7%)	9 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	14.4	1272^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	14.5%		9.7	1354^th of 1486 public elementary schools	8.9%	82			10.7	16.7	13.0			17.4	13.0	25.0	$19,894	$3,235	$16,659
TaftGalloway Elementary School	Public	K-5	4035 Gloria St	Wayne	48184	Wayne County	Wayne-Westland Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 419-2760	412	26	15.9	75.5%	225 (54.6%)	133 (32.3%)	25 (6.1%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.6%)	13.9	1277^th of 1488 public elementary schools	14.2%		10.6	1329^th of 1486 public elementary schools	10.6%	52		16.7	24.3	23.4		17.9	12.9		20.3	14.1	$22,328	$8,860	$13,468

Frequently Asked Questions about American International Academy Upper Elementary

How many students attend American International Academy Upper Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 225 students attended American International Academy Upper Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of American International Academy Upper Elementary?

Students at American International Academy Upper Elementary are 97% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Is American International Academy Upper Elementary a good school?

American International Academy Upper Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.9% of Michigan elementary schools.

What district is American International Academy Upper Elementary in?

American International Academy

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