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Nichols Elementarymiddle School vs. Garvey Academy

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School Overview

School
Nichols Elementarymiddle School
3000 Burns St
Detroit, MI 48214
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Garvey Academy
2301 Van Dyke St
Detroit, MI 48214
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nichols Elementarymiddle 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Garvey 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 15% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
283 students
409 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nichols Elementarymiddle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Garvey Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nichols Elementarymiddle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Garvey Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nichols Elementarymiddle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Garvey Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nichols Elementarymiddle 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 Garvey Academy 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.

Test Scores

#2751 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#2572 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nichols Elementarymiddle 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 Garvey Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
15%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nichols Elementarymiddle 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 Garvey Academy 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.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nichols Elementarymiddle 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 Garvey Academy 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.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garvey Academy 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Nichols Elementarymiddle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Garvey Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
29
63
Grade 1 Students
44
46
Grade 2 Students
34
43
Grade 3 Students
28
40
Grade 4 Students
27
51
Grade 5 Students
35
41
Grade 6 Students
34
51
Grade 7 Students
26
32
Grade 8 Students
26
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Nichols Elementarymiddle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian 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.
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% Asian
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1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Garvey Academy, 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nichols Elementarymiddle 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.
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% Black
96%
99%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nichols Elementarymiddle 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 Garvey Academy, 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.
% White
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nichols Elementarymiddle 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.
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% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nichols Elementarymiddle 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.
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0.08
0.02
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nichols Elementarymiddle 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 Garvey Academy, 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
83%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nichols Elementarymiddle 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 Garvey Academy, 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nichols Elementarymiddle 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 Garvey Academy, 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.
 
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