C
Below Average
57/100

Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 18440 HOOVER ST, Detroit, MI 48205
Overall
C
57/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 3rd percentile in Michigan
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.16 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 69th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

57
Repit Score
out of 100
789
Students
enrolled
20.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%3/1004.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%69/100Students gain 1.16 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.07 in 2009–19; 77th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 95% 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 −9 points worse 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 proficiency7% (−39 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency4% (−32 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
Black6%3%reading -17 pts, math -10 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income7%4%reading -26 pts, math -19 pts3rd 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 18440 HOOVER ST
City Detroit
ZIP Code 48205
District 2601103
NCES School ID 260110301676
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48205

Understanding the community around Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $42,671
Per Capita Income $22,585
Poverty Rate 24.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 8.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.7%
High School or Higher 86.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $47,800
Median Rent $1,123
Owner-Occupied 36.8%
Renter-Occupied 63.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 99.0%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More Races 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 789
Teachers (FTE) 39.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts?
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts has a Repit School Score of 57 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts?
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts has 789 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.0:1.
What grades does Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts serve?
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts receive per student?
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts receives $22,228 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts in 48205 ▼
Avg Home Value
$51,346
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,298
1-Year Change
-10.5%
% Renters
63.2%

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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