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Pierre Toussaint Academy

Charter | K-8 | 389 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 5, 2011

As an educator at PTA, there is no other place I would rather be. The administration, the teachers, the para-professionals, and all other individuals (especially the office staff and PTO) are among the most amazing individuals I have ever had the privilege of working with. Our students are not just numbers, they are OUR children. We love and care for them as if they were our own, and carry the same expectations for them as we would our own children. Our kids are AMAZING and can do anything! The staff is committed to their excellence, and regularly go above and beyond for our kids - not for recognition, but because it is the right thing to do. I have been so blessed to be a part of this community, and to be a part of the lives of our children and their beautiful families. The statement Power To Achieve is truly the blood that runs through this school's veins! WE HAVE THE ABSOLUTE POWER TO ACHIEVE!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 20, 2009

As a product of DPS (Detroit Public School), I truely appreciate PTA. The teacher are there for more than a paycheck, they truely care about each students acedemic success. Both my boys attend PTA and I wouldn't have it any other way. By the way...The Parent Teacher Organization is Awesome. It should be called the Parent Teacher Community Organization.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 25, 2009

People talk about this school all the time. But my child enjoys it, a lot. The uniforms are professional, the principal is awesome. Teachers don't cuss, like Melvindale school. It's close to home, and my kid is learning French, mandatory. Thumbs up! PTA!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2008

One of the best aspects of PTA, is the supportive nature of the staff and administrators. I feel comfortable teaching there and am looking forward to continuing next school year. Keep up the good work!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 19, 2006

My child went to this school from k-2. I really enjoyed the school her first two years. I was active in the school also. When she was in the second grade alot of things change :( At first I tried to give the school a chance because a new school leader took over and quite a few new teachers came. By the middle of the school year I was fed up. The security was awful. People could just walk in the building without anyone saying something to them. Students would go from one building to another without an adult present (the school sits on a residental street). The communicationg was horrible. My child is now at a new school and I am enjoying this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 29, 2005

This is the worst school that you can send your child to. They have no control over students and the staff dont let their children attend why should you dont that tell you something about this school. I my son went there for three years, and them I put him in public schools and he failed because they are so low in their learning.
—Submitted by Kimberly, 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 Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
14%

2012

 
 
12%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

36 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
17%

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
71%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
12%

2012

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

42 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
26%

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
60%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

42 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
10%

2011

 
 
20%
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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
24%

2012

 
 
11%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
29%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

45 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
31%

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

45 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
2%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
43%
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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
14%

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

43 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
35%

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
76%
Social Studies

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

44 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
43%
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 38% in 2013.

35 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
11%

2012

 
 
10%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

35 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
23%

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
50%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

35 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
16%
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 33% in 2013.

42 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
7%

2012

 
 
3%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

42 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
38%

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

42 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
2%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
53%
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 100% 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 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 95%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Stephen Turk
Fax number
  • (313) 383-6532

Programs

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2450 South Beatrice St
Detroit, MI 48217
Phone: (313) 383-1485

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