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Detroit Prep

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Detroit Prep ranks 497 th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

497^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 67% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Detroit Prep is a K-8 school in Detroit, MI, serving 418 students as part of the Detroit Achievement Academy district, and it stands out as a high-performing academic leader in an area where many nearby schools struggle.

Detroit Prep has earned a 3-star state rating and its ranking has climbed steadily from the 37th to the 67th percentile over the past five years. This progress is especially notable when you compare it to neighboring schools. For example, in 3rd-grade English Language Arts, Detroit Prep's proficiency rate was 49%, compared to just 30.5% at Detroit Enterprise Academy, 12.5% at AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning, and 14.6% at Garvey Academy. The school also achieves these results with lower per-student spending ($12,135) than many of its lower-performing neighbors, some of which spend over $24,000 per student.

One of the most striking differences is in school culture. Detroit Prep's chronic absenteeism rate is just 11.1%, far below the state average of 27.9% and dramatically lower than nearby schools like Moses Field Center (77.1%) or The James and Grace Lee Boggs School (35.4%). The school also excels in middle school, with 8th-grade Social Studies proficiency at 73.5% (state average: 50.3%) and strong PSAT Math scores. Additionally, Detroit Prep shows a notable strength in serving male students, who rank in the 81st percentile statewide. For parents seeking a school that combines strong academics, consistent attendance, and efficient use of resources, Detroit Prep is a compelling choice in this part of Detroit.

418

Students ?

17.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,135

Per pupil spending ?

54.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8411 Sylvester St
Detroit, MI 48214-1227

(313) 343-1495

District: Detroit Achievement Academy

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.9%

White:

35.2%

Two or more races:

8.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 37th percentile in 2021 → 67th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (48% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 30 percentile points since 2021

✓Above the Michigan median (67th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg39%

Michigan avg40%

Elementary school

497^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 33%▲ up 30 pts since 2021

From bottom 37% (2021) to top 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

83^rd of 896

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 12 pts since 2023

From top 22% (2023) to top 9% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Detroit Achievement Academy

260^th of 625Detroit Achievement Academy among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	64.5	497 of 1492	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.8	467 of 1488	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.8	553 of 1486	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.2	698 of 1470	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.5	640 of 1344	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	35.7	732 of 1153	36.5%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	57.4	123 of 388	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.4	88 of 369	76.2%	★★★★☆
2024	61.2	95 of 348	72.7%	★★★★☆
2023	43.6	148 of 321	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.7	59 of 158	62.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	40.7	743 of 1343	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.4	671 of 1338	49.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.7	562 of 1342	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.2	822 of 1321	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.7	650 of 1106	41.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	54.0	541 of 1352	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.9	490 of 1346	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.4	399 of 1381	71.1%	★★★★☆
2023	41.5	778 of 1350	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.7	502 of 1099	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.9	385 of 749	48.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	77.8	260 of 1372	81.0%	★★★★☆
2025	77.1	279 of 1366	79.6%	★★★★☆
2024	69.9	362 of 1347	73.1%	★★★★☆
2023	55.2	558 of 1334	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.1	625 of 1139	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.8	468 of 915	48.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	90.2	86 of 1199	92.8%	★★★★★
2025	94.8	31 of 1206	97.4%	★★★★★
2024	95.2	25 of 1204	97.9%	★★★★★
2023	82.2	168 of 1198	86.0%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	88.4	83 of 896	90.7%	★★★★★
2025	81.6	122 of 890	86.3%	★★★★☆
2024	87.2	87 of 897	90.3%	★★★★★
2023	72.3	192 of 883	78.3%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	89.3	21 of 337	93.8%	★★★★★
2025	76.6	52 of 338	84.6%	★★★★☆
2024	85.3	16 of 300	94.7%	★★★★★
2023	62.2	89 of 310	71.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	81.3	108 of 789	86.3%	★★★★☆
2025	73.1	157 of 789	80.1%	★★★★☆
2024	80.1	98 of 771	87.3%	★★★★☆
2023	40.1	448 of 770	41.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	88.9	38 of 834	95.4%	★★★★★
2025	73.1	142 of 832	82.9%	★★★★☆
2024	86.3	50 of 836	94.0%	★★★★★
2023	70.2	155 of 825	81.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	87.3	80 of 813	90.2%	★★★★★
2025	80.4	122 of 798	84.7%	★★★★☆
2024	87.3	76 of 786	90.3%	★★★★★
2023	95.3	24 of 776	96.9%	★★★★★

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

White (2026)93rd percentile+26 vs school

Male (2026)81st percentile+14 vs school

African American (2026)68th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)60th percentile-7 vs school

Female (2026)45th percentile-22 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)95th percentile+5 vs school

African American (2026)94th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2026)90th percentile~ school

Female (2026)86th percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics62%+29 vs state

English Language Arts52%+12 vs state

Science47%+7 vs state

Math45%+9 vs state

Social Studies43%+5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)	PSAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)					M-Step Math (2026)					M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Detroit Prep	Public, Charter	K-8	8411 Sylvester St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Achievement Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 343-1495	418	24	17.7	54.5%	147 (35.2%)	221 (52.9%)	8 (1.9%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.4%)	64.5	497^th of 1492 public elementary schools	66.7%		66.8	467^th of 1488 public elementary schools	68.6%	30	492.6	61.8	49.0	56.0	45.1	57.1	54.2	51.0	48.0	29.4	51.0	46.8	39.2	58.8	23.5	73.5	$12,135	$1,049	$11,087
Nichols ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	3000 Burns St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0800	311	18	17.7	92.0%	4 (1.3%)	295 (94.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	13.3	1307^th of 1492 public elementary schools	12.4%		17.8	1203^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	19.2%	104	335.6	318.8	10.6	17.6	12.1	26.5	1666.2	11.1	1359.5	1462.6	17.6	1664.9	1471.3	1767.7	1464.6	90.6	$23,079	$1,760	$21,320
The James and Grace Lee Boggs School	Public, Charter	K-8	7600 Goethe St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	The James and Grace Lee Boggs School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 923-2301	172	10	18.1	68.6%	46 (26.7%)	101 (58.7%)	9 (5.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (8.7%)	52	670^th of 1492 public elementary schools	55.1%		43.9	812^th of 1488 public elementary schools	45.4%	142	496.4	45.5	37.5	52.4	50.0	47.8	43.8	31.3	14.3	29.2	43.5	37.5	37.5	45.5	25.0	72.7	$12,457	$00	$12,457
Garvey Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2301 Van Dyke St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-7400	434	33	13.1	90.1%	4 (0.9%)	421 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	10.7	1358^th of 1492 public elementary schools	9.0%		10.3	1352^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	9.1%	6	31.8	339.8	14.6	12.5	1464.3	17.8	13.2	14.6	1368.4	1450.6	1559.3	1661.0	1463.4	11.1	1461.3	15.6	$24,673	$1,716	$22,956
Hutchinson ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	2600 Garland St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-4169	379	27	14.1	90.0%	1 (0.3%)	367 (96.8%)	10 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.7	1336^th of 1492 public elementary schools	10.5%		9.3	1369^th of 1488 public elementary schools	8.0%	33	27.9	14.0	1268.3	5.9	25.0	13.9	22.2	1271.7	1360.2	14.8	11.8	25.9	1468.5	1771.7	1463.8	25.6	$23,734	$2,028	$21,706
Barack Obama Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	10800 E Canfield St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Barack Obama Leadership Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 823-6000	329	8	41.1	92.4%	0 (0.0%)	321 (97.6%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6.5	1448^th of 1492 public elementary schools	2.9%		6.6	1436^th of 1488 public elementary schools	3.5%	12	326.5	305.9	8.1	7.7	1461.2	13.3	1669.1	1262.0	1359.3	1448.1	1563.8	1658.6	1458.6	1769.7	1456.3	1778.6	$15,422	$00	$15,422
Moses Field Center	Public	PK, KG-8	1100 Sheridan St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	No	(313) 866-5790	69	12	5.7	87.0%	7 (10.1%)	55 (79.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)								(n/a)																	$50,251	$5,217	$45,033
Detroit Enterprise Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	11224 Kercheval St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Enterprise Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 823-5799	686	38	18.0	88.9%	2 (0.3%)	618 (90.1%)	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (7.4%)	26.3	1063^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	28.8%		21.1	1137^th of 1488 public elementary schools	23.6%	74	49.1	38.2	30.5	24.7	38.7	25.4	34.0	32.9	18.5	16.2	23.9	26.4	25.3	29.1	12.0	34.5	$14,595	$1,639	$12,956
AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning	Public	PK, KG-8	8950 Crane St	Detroit	48213	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-5644	401	31	13.0	94.0%	4 (1.0%)	388 (96.8%)	6 (1.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.7	1397^th of 1492 public elementary schools	6.4%		8.1	1396^th of 1488 public elementary schools	6.2%	1	38.1	11.9	12.5	1360.4	10.2	1566.7	1669.7	22.5	10.8	8.3	10.8	22.2	6.3	11.6	1463.5	25.0	$24,540	$1,626	$22,913
University Prep Science and Math Elementary Miller Campus	Public, Charter	K-5	2251 Antietam Ave	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 782-4400	476	22	21.6	70.8%	1 (0.2%)	471 (98.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	19.5	1184^th of 1492 public elementary schools	20.6%		19.3	1178^th of 1488 public elementary schools	20.8%	6			18.1	28.4	37.8			27.8	20.3	15.9			13.6		6.1		$14,368	$1,408	$12,960

Frequently Asked Questions about Detroit Prep

What district is Detroit Prep in?

Detroit Achievement Academy

Is Detroit Prep a good school?

Detroit Prep ranks 497^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Detroit Prep?

In the 2024-25 school year, 418 students attended Detroit Prep.

What is the racial makeup of Detroit Prep?

Students at Detroit Prep are 53% African American, 35% White, 8% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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