C
Below Average
55/100

Detroit Leadership Academy K8

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 13550 VIRGIL ST, Detroit, MI 48223
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in Michigan
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.17 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 69th percentile
Resources
C+
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

55
Repit Score
out of 100
467
Students
enrolled
19.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%7/1003.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%69/100Students gain 1.17 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.05 in 2009–19; 79th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 91% 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 proficiency12% (−34 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency8% (−29 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
Black12%8%reading -11 pts, math -6 pts16th percentile (list)
Low-income8%8%reading -26 pts, math -15 pts6th 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 13550 VIRGIL ST
City Detroit
ZIP Code 48223
District 2600974
NCES School ID 260097408187
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48223

Understanding the community around Detroit Leadership Academy K8 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $41,587
Per Capita Income $21,982
Poverty Rate 21.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%
High School or Higher 90.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $84,700
Median Rent $972
Owner-Occupied 55.2%
Renter-Occupied 44.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Detroit Leadership Academy K8.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 99.4%
White 0.4%
Two or More Races 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 467
Teachers (FTE) 23.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Detroit Leadership Academy K8?
Detroit Leadership Academy K8 has a Repit School Score of 55 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 Detroit Leadership Academy K8?
Detroit Leadership Academy K8 has 467 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.9:1.
What grades does Detroit Leadership Academy K8 serve?
Detroit Leadership Academy K8 serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Detroit Leadership Academy K8 receive per student?
Detroit Leadership Academy K8 receives $12,672 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Detroit Leadership Academy K8 in 48223 ▼
Avg Home Value
$87,028
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,082
1-Year Change
+0.1%
% Renters
44.8%

Other Schools in 48223

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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