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Gardner Elementary School vs. Detroit Premier Academy

Should you attend Gardner Elementary School or Detroit Premier Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Gardner Elementary School
6528 Mansfield St
Detroit, MI 48228
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Detroit Premier Academy
7781 Asbury Park
Detroit, MI 48228
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gardner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 703 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Detroit Premier Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
253 students
703 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gardner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Detroit Premier Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gardner Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Detroit Premier Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gardner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Detroit Premier Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gardner Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Premier Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Detroit Premier Academy School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2576 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#2527 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gardner Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Detroit Premier Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
13%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gardner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Public Schools Community and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Detroit Premier Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Premier Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
22%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gardner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Public Schools Community and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Detroit Premier Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Premier Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gardner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Public Schools Community and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Detroit Premier Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Premier Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gardner Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Detroit Premier Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
35
80
Grade 1 Students
36
93
Grade 2 Students
54
97
Grade 3 Students
44
76
Grade 4 Students
41
79
Grade 5 Students
43
76
Grade 6 Students
-
78
Grade 7 Students
-
63
Grade 8 Students
-
61

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Detroit Premier Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Detroit Premier Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gardner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Detroit Public Schools Community and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Detroit Premier Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Detroit Premier Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gardner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Detroit Public Schools Community and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Detroit Premier Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Detroit Premier Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
59%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gardner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Detroit Public Schools Community and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Detroit Premier Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Detroit Premier Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
31%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gardner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Detroit Public Schools Community and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Detroit Premier Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Detroit Premier Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gardner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Detroit Public Schools Community and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Detroit Premier Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Detroit Premier Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gardner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Detroit Premier Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Detroit Premier Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
92%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gardner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Detroit Public Schools Community and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Detroit Premier Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Detroit Premier Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gardner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Detroit Public Schools Community and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Detroit Premier Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Detroit Premier Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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