David Ellis Academy

his is my daughter 2nd year at the 7mile Schafer location and her last. Last year we did not have as many problems as we do this year. The school should be for students looking for a second chance at their education. The teachers have NO control over the students, they respect and listen to me more than they listen to their teachers and it is a grave disappointment. I could go on and on but to avoid putting the school down in its entirely the best thing for me to do is to remove my child from the noneducational institution.
--Submitted by a parent

The school is horrific! The building is close to dilapidated, the Principal has no sense of organization or urgency. The school cannot keep a science or math teacher (core subjects). No wonder their test scores are horrible. When going to parent teacher conference I found it unorganized and many teachers did not show up. I took my child out as soon as I found another school. Think twice before sending your Child to David Ellis. Their Test Scores Say it ALL
--Submitted by a parent

I feel the school is awesome in so many ways. The teachers are very attentive to the students. My daughter told me that the reason students can't come and go to the bathroom is because a few students are making it bad for others because they destroy school property but her teachers still let her go if it's an emergency. If students are being talked down to, and I doubt they are, then they probably deserve it. I think the principal is moving the school forward in so many ways.
--Submitted by a parent

Yes, I have to agree, this school is awful in so many ways. The teachers are not attentive to the students at all. They deny them opportunities to go the bathroom and talk down to them constantly. It was once a very good school, that has suffered by the change in leadership. The principle needs to get a clue.
--Submitted by a parent

The principal is awful, some of the teachers are good, others aren't, they won't help a child out, if they need it. Tutoring doesn't help, the principal has favorites and let things go, (as far as threats), don't send your child to this school, it's a death trap!!! i've tried to ask for assistance, i've been given the run around, now david ellis will know how his school is being ran

Academically, the school is great. The security of my kids is never questioned. My only complaint is that the front line staff in the office don't have any answers. I have yet to call with a question and they knew the answer immediately. There front line needs to be involved in more communications. It would also be helpful to have a online calendar with all events including after school activities.
--Submitted by a parent

Greats school. Teachers are innovation, administration is awesome. Just an overall great school!
--Submitted by a parent

I have been a student at David Ellis Academy for 9 years now. I must say that DEA has truly helped me for my future. Its not just a school but also a household. We are a family. Everyone student, teacher, and parent looks out for each other and make sure no child is left behind. I have truly made life-long friends. Not only do I continue attending this school here because of the social benefits but also academics. David Ellis has prepared me for high school and universities academically and mentally. I have already passed the test to Kingswood Cranbrook Upper School (one of the top private schools in the world) and I plan to attend in Grade 9. As a citizen from Detroit this is an awesome opportunity and your child will be introduced to this opportunity as well if you enroll him/her in David Ellis Academy.
--Submitted by a parent

My school is wonderful. This school is fun.
--Submitted by a student

This school is so unorganized in so many ways.
--Submitted by a parent