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GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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Top-Rated Detroit Public Schools

 
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Renaissance High SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Martin Luther King, Jr Education Center AcademyGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Cass Technical High SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Thirkell Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Bates AcademyGreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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Marshall, Thurgood Elementary School

3 out of 5 stars

I am a Former Student of Thurgood Marshall and I honestly feel that this school has dec...

Posted 2 days ago

Law Elementary School

1 out of 5 stars

This school doesn't supply children with proper values, things that will help them thro...

Posted 9 days ago

University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad) Middle School

4 out of 5 stars

This is my son's first year at UPSM and the experience has been very positive. He is i...

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What's it like to live in Detroit?

DetroitMichiganU.S.
Median household income $29,872 $46,932 $50,935
Median home price $46,200 $98,500 $152,300
Cost of living (% of national avg)79% 88% 100%
Unemployment 11% 10% 9%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)1074
Days per year with some sun: 183
Days per year with some precipitation: 126		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 713,777
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