Enrollment
339
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Detroit, MI
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260017401442Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 56.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 96.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences · Michigan
NCES ID 260017401442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
56.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+223% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 339 students.
Class loads run heavy: 56.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Michigan schools and 223% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 96.6% of students qualify for free meals, 78% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 339 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 266 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #253, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Detroit's middle schools, it stands alongside Bridge Academy West (331 students): Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (56.5:1 vs 20.7:1).
Its district, Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences, also runs Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences (694 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School compares
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 56.5:1 | ▲ 223% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.6% | ▲ 78% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
56.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
56.5:1
students per teacher
- 223% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
70.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,991
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 99.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 99.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.8, Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences, which includes Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School.
$12,991
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.7%
State 71.8%
Federal 22.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 38.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar middle schools in Detroit
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~339 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School
How many students attend Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School?
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School has 339 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Detroit, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School is 56.5:1, which is 223% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 260% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School?
96.6% of students at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School is African American at 99.1% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School?
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School rank among middle schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Detroit on the city page.
Is Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School a good school?
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Besides Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School, Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences also operates Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences (694 students). See the Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences district page for the complete list.
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