C
Below Average
59/100

John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 15850 STRATHMOOR ST, Detroit, MI 48227
Overall
C
59/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 6th percentile in Michigan
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.39 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 72nd 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

59
Repit Score
out of 100
845
Students
enrolled
19.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%6/1003.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%72/100Students gain 1.39 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.88 in 2009–19; 97th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs 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 −6 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 proficiency5% (−31 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%5%reading -11 pts, math -8 pts15th percentile (list)
Low-income11%4%reading -22 pts, math -19 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 15850 STRATHMOOR ST
City Detroit
ZIP Code 48227
District 2601103
NCES School ID 260110304756
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48227

Understanding the community around John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $33,579
Per Capita Income $19,772
Poverty Rate 27.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 9.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%
High School or Higher 82.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $61,600
Median Rent $1,014
Owner-Occupied 55.4%
Renter-Occupied 44.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 96.6%
Two or More Races 2.6%
Hispanic/Latino 0.6%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 845
Teachers (FTE) 44.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy?
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy has a Repit School Score of 59 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 John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy?
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy has 845 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1.
What grades does John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy serve?
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy receive per student?
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy receives $22,228 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy in 48227 ▼
Avg Home Value
$68,254
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,361
1-Year Change
+2.8%
% Renters
44.6%

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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