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Commonwealth Middle Academy (Closed 2005)

8735 Schoolcraft Street
Detroit, MI 48238
Commonwealth Middle Academy serves 324 students in grades 5-8. 
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
324 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Commonwealth Middle Academy?
324 students attend Commonwealth Middle Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Commonwealth Middle Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Commonwealth Middle Academy offer ?
Commonwealth Middle Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Commonwealth Middle Academy part of?
Commonwealth Middle Academy is part of Commonwealth Community Development Academy School District.

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