A
Very Good
89/100

Bates Academy

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 19701 WYOMING ST, Detroit, MI 48221
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.9 grade levels above the U.S. average · 85th percentile in Michigan
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.18 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 67th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Michigan for achievement · 💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

89
Repit Score
out of 100
785
Students
enrolled
18.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%85/1000.9 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%67/100Students gain 1.18 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.01 in 2009–19; 80th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.18 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 61% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +41 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency60% (+14 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency48% (+12 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black60%48%reading +37 pts, math +35 pts98th percentile (list)
Low-income57%47%reading +24 pts, math +24 pts94th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 19701 WYOMING ST
City Detroit
ZIP Code 48221
District 2601103
NCES School ID 260110307481
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48221

Understanding the community around Bates Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,181
Per Capita Income $28,812
Poverty Rate 16.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.1%
High School or Higher 89.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $121,300
Median Rent $1,087
Owner-Occupied 64.0%
Renter-Occupied 36.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bates Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.9%
Female 54.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 99.8%
Two or More Races 0.1%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 785
Teachers (FTE) 42.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bates Academy?
Bates Academy has a Repit School Score of 89 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bates Academy?
Bates Academy has 785 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1.
What grades does Bates Academy serve?
Bates Academy serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bates Academy receive per student?
Bates Academy receives $22,228 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bates Academy in 48221 ▼
Avg Home Value
$134,991
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,257
1-Year Change
-0.2%
% Renters
36.0%

Other Schools in 48221

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026