Detroit Merit Charter Academy vs. Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy
Should you attend Detroit Merit Charter Academy or Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Detroit Merit Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 718 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Detroit Merit Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Serving 529 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 48:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
718 students
529 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
48:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2308 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2848 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
6%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
16%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
86
59
Grade 1 Students
84
61
Grade 2 Students
86
61
Grade 3 Students
86
70
Grade 4 Students
90
59
Grade 5 Students
82
66
Grade 6 Students
75
50
Grade 7 Students
51
47
Grade 8 Students
78
56
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
n/a
n/a
% Black
91%
99%
% White
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.17
0.02
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
96%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
