MIPrimaryCharterProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Detroit Merit Charter Academy — School Profile & District Info

Primary|DETROIT, Michigan|Detroit Merit Charter Academy

DETROIT, MI 48215

School Profile

Grades
K–8
Enrollment
718
Student:Teacher
22.4:1
Locale
Urban
Econ. Disadvantaged
94.6%
Charter School

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
24%
7th percentile in MI
Math Proficiency
11%
6th percentile in MI
Chronic Absenteeism
31.0%
SY 2019-20

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,543
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 20%State 76%Local 4%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$258,238
+3.1% YoY
Detroit, MI metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

719
Current enrollment
Stable(-4% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Detroit Merit Charter Academy

Detroit Merit Charter Academy has a total enrollment of 718 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in DETROIT, MI.

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