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Ronald Brown Academy

Public | K-6 | 1061 students

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4 stars

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Based on 2 ratings
2012:
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Posted March 26, 2013

This school has changed. There's a new principal, new asst. principal and many new teachers. Communication has gone downhill. No communication exists when it comes to staff informing parents of these changes. These teachers and officials have our kids just as long as us parents do and I believe they have a right to inform us when someone is added or taken away for their staff. However, we have NO clue.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 23, 2013

The school may b a good school I don't like the Pre-K program and structure
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 31, 2012

I love this school my daughter graduated from here three years ago and i currently have a second grader that has attended since pre K he has been in advance classes since he started there.That is one of the things that keep me sending my child to Ronald Brown Academy is that your child will be challenged if they are ahead of the rest by having avanced pre K-6th grade.I Love it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2010

This is our first year at Ronald Brown, and we truly love it here! We were not only made to feel at home, but both my children are thriving. The curriculum is challenging, but they ensure their students' needs are met in order to succeed. They have an array of actitivities and events that keep the families and staff involved. I am rating on two different ends of the spectrum, as I have a child in an advanced class and continues to make the honor roll, and I also have a child in special education, who is also thriving as well! My children will be there until they graduate!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2009

I love Ronald Brown Academy. I have to drive my child to school cause we live over a mile away. But it's worth it. He has been there 3 years now. And he will stay there until there graduates. He has learned more there than any of my other children have at other schools in the area. No child left behind.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 24, 2009

My daughter has attended Ronald Brown since Preschool. We are currently living out of Detroit, and I drive out of the way for her to attend Brown. We both love it. She is now in the first grade and she is reading and writing 2nd or 3rd grade level.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 23, 2009

I love this school my child was here and played basket ball and love it
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2009

The principal is quite involved! This is a plus! Can be too Involved, to the pointe of covering up, what's really happening(learning - lack of learning or doing whatever to look good from afar.)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2008

This school is great academically. What I like best is that they reward there students all year round which i believe is one thing that keeps these kids motivated. I would also like to compliment leadership for doing such a wonderfull job.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2007

I Love this school!! I have 2 children who attend Ronald Brown Academy. The teachers and staff really care about educational process. I pass 2 other schools that my children could attend on the way to Ronald Brown. It's the best school in the area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2007

My daughter attended Ronald Brown for two years of preschool and she was very prepared, academically, for kindergarten.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

87 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
17%

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

87 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
44%

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
96%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students 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. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

101 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
26%

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

101 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
42%

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

100 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
42%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students 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. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

67 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
15%

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

67 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
42%

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

73 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
4%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
52%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students 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. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 40% in 2013.

78 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
13%

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

75 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
44%

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 30% in 2013.

87 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students 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. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 99% 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 3%
Hispanic 0% 5%
White 0% 71%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 73%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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11530 East Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48224
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Phone: (313) 886-2611

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