D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle Charter School
📍 2985 E JEFFERSON AVE, Detroit, MI 48207
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th percentile in Michigan
Growth
D
Students gain 0.80 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 22nd percentile
Resources
B+
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

40
Repit Score
out of 100
360
Students
enrolled
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%12/1003.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%22/100Students gain 0.80 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.01 in 2009–19; 15th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% 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 +3 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 proficiency22% (−24 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency8% (−28 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
Black22%8%reading -1 pts, math -5 pts39th percentile (list)
Low-income21%8%reading -12 pts, math -15 pts13th 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 2985 E JEFFERSON AVE
City Detroit
ZIP Code 48207
District 2600174
NCES School ID 260017401442
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48207

Understanding the community around Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $43,960
Per Capita Income $36,923
Poverty Rate 16.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.7%
High School or Higher 89.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $158,100
Median Rent $1,022
Owner-Occupied 28.1%
Renter-Occupied 71.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 99.7%
Two or More Races 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 360
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School?
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School?
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School has 360 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
What grades does Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School serve?
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School receive per student?
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School receives $13,849 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School in 48207 ▼
Avg Home Value
$149,899
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,399
1-Year Change
-5.2%
% Renters
71.9%

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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