D−
Turning Point Academy
PublicOtherGrades K–12Special Education School
18501 Waltham St, Detroit, MI 48205 · (313) 347-8900 · Part of Detroit Public Schools Community District
Students
42
Students per teacher
4:1
Free or reduced lunch
86%
Setting
City
Grades
K–12
What stands out about Turning Point Academy
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 38 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 51 pts below the state
- Small classes: 4:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 13.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 47.9%
Location
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18501 Waltham St, Detroit
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 11
Grade 22
Grade 34
Grade 45
Grade 53
Grade 64
Grade 72
Grade 86
Grade 93
Grade 107
Grade 112
Grade 123
Enrollment over time
37’20
27’21
25’22
28’23
42’24
Up 13.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 88%Hispanic 5%Two or more races 5%White 2%
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.