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Detroit Community Schools-Elementary

Charter | K-8 | 445 students

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3 stars

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Posted June 4, 2012

Do not send your child to this school! This district has an extremely high turn over rate. From 2008-2011the elementary school had FOUR different principals, 2 of whom had no degree/background in education. The teachers are good for the most part, but they don't last longer than 3-4 years because of the high administrative turn over. Students and teachers are at the bottom of the priority list, personal and monetary gain are at the top. This school needs to close and the quality teachers need to find an employer who is worthy of their hire.


Posted July 14, 2009

I fill that this is a great school the staff really show interest in the kids education they really get involved.The only complaint is not enough extra curricular activities .Band ,football, FHA groups etc....
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 18, 2009

I think Detroit Community Elementary School has made great strides for the 2008-2009 school year. I think the teachers, administration, and support staff have grown over the past year. The school really makes student learning a #1 priority.


Posted September 3, 2008

This school is a good school the only flaw that I can complain about is not enough extra curricular activities for the children. Me personal I believe that the principal change was a great choice. The school has more discipline instead of the student bullying other students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 19, 2008

I think that the school was better of with Mrs.Leonhardi.
—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.

About these ratings

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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
6%

2012

 
 
4%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

48 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
29%

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
55%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
7%

2012

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

44 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
27%

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

44 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
8%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
8%

2012

 
 
2%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
34%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

53 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
30%

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

54 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
46%
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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
2%

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

55 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
18%

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
62%
Social Studies

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

55 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
28%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
2%

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
34%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

47 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
23%

2012

 
 
10%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
38%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

55 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
14%
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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
0%

2012

 
 
2%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
26%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

58 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
22%

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

60 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
38%
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 96% 20%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Hispanic N/A 5%
White 0% 71%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 79%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:20 am
School end time
  • 3:30 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Mr. David Harwell
Special schedule
  • Block scheduling
  • Extended/longer school day
Fax number
  • (313) 537-6904

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments

Resources

Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School leaders can update this information here.

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Parent involvement
  • Parent group, school improvement team
School leaders can update this information here.

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12675 Burt Rd
Detroit, MI 48223
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Phone: (313) 537-3570

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