About This School
Academy of Detroit-West is located in Redford, MI and is one of 2 elementary schools in Academy Of Det-west School District. It is a charter school that serves 321 students in grades K-6.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Academy of Detroit-West made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Michigan in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Academy of Detroit-West's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Academy of Detroit-West had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Michigan average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Academy of Detroit-West's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Academy of Detroit-West made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Michigan in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Academy of Detroit-West's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Academy of Detroit-West had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Michigan average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Academy of Detroit-West's students and teachers. more
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Academy of Det-West District Spending
$11,322Per Pupil
The Academy of Det-West spends $11,322 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 36% on instruction, 61% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Academy of Det-West District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Michigan, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MEAP Results and MME Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Parks Academy 0.2 miles |  |
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| Westside Christian Academy 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Fisher Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Vandenberg Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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| David Ellis Academy West 1.4 miles | |
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades K-6
- Academy of Det-West School District
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Academy of Detroit-West23749 Elmira
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 387-9238
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Test Scores
About the MEAP
What is it?
The Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) is an annual test administered in the fall of the school year and used to assess a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading, and writing, in grades 5 and 8 in science, and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels:exceeded standards (level 1), met standards (level 2), basic (level 3) and apprentice (level 4). The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard (levels 1 and 2).
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Michigan, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MEAP Results and MME Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 321
53%
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Academy of Detroit-West had 92% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Michigan had 41% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Black
98%
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17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Academy of Detroit-West had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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well, I attend this school.I clarify that this school is one of the best schools you can enroll your child at.
Submitted by a Current Student on Feb 16, 2009
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