For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 725 students in David Ellis Academy West School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in David Ellis Academy West School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,470 Schools
# Students
725 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
David Ellis Academy West School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#758 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
100%
18%
% White
n/a
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,057 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,964 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,057
$18,604
Spending / Student
$9,964
$17,782
Best David Ellis Academy West School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
David Ellis Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19800 Beech Daly Rd
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 450-0300
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 450-0300
Gr: PK-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to David Ellis Academy West School District?
David Ellis Academy West School District manages 1 public schools serving 725 students.
What is the rank of David Ellis Academy West School District?
David Ellis Academy West School District is ranked #762 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in David Ellis Academy West School District?
100% of David Ellis Academy West School District students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of David Ellis Academy West School District?
David Ellis Academy West School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is David Ellis Academy West School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,964 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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