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Southwest Detroit Community School (Closed 2020)

4001 29th St
Detroit, MI 48210
Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Southwest Detroit Community School 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 was 6% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(18-19)
6%
40%
(18-19)
21%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
72%
9%
Black
23%
18%
White
5%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Southwest Detroit Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Southwest Detroit Community School?
386 students attend Southwest Detroit Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Southwest Detroit Community School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Detroit Community School?
Southwest Detroit Community School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southwest Detroit Community School offer ?
Southwest Detroit Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Southwest Detroit Community School part of?
Southwest Detroit Community School is part of Southwest Detroit Community School District.

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