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John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
15850 Strathmoor St, Detroit, MI 48227 · (313) 866-9600 · Part of Detroit Public Schools Community District
Students
879
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
95%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 32 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 40 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 12.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 47.9%
Location
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15850 Strathmoor St, Detroit
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten67
Grade 169
Grade 286
Grade 391
Grade 468
Grade 594
Grade 6129
Grade 7144
Grade 8131
Enrollment over time
784’20
713’21
814’22
845’23
879’24
Up 12.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 96%Two or more races 3%Hispanic <1%White <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.