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Blackwell Institute
PublicMiddleGrades 3–8
9330 Shoemaker St, Detroit, MI 48213 · (313) 866-4391 · Part of Detroit Public Schools Community District
Students
92
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
97%
Setting
City
Grades
3–8
What stands out about Blackwell Institute
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 38 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 73.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts24.5%
State average 47.9%
Location
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9330 Shoemaker St, Detroit
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 316
Grade 416
Grade 517
Grade 614
Grade 713
Grade 816
Enrollment over time
351’20
297’21
213’22
117’23
92’24
Down 73.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 97%Hispanic 3%
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.