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Detroit Merit Charter Academy

1091 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 48215, United States

+1 (313) 331-3328

http://detroitmerit.heritageacademies.com/

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Detroit Merit Charter Academy Overview

About This School

Detroit Merit Charter Academy is a charter school middle in Detroit, Michigan, serving 719 students in grades K-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 33% in ELA, 32% in math, and 35% in science. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1 and employs 38 teachers to support its various grade levels. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 90% Black, 8% Two or More Races, and 2% Hispanic.

719

Total Students

K-8

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

38 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

charter school

Grade Levels

K-8

County

Wayne County

Students per Counselor

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Detroit Merit Charter Academy Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Class Information

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 19.4:1

State Avg: 17.3:1

Students per Counselor

Detroit Merit Charter Academy Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

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City Avg: $68,568

State Avg: $68,685

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio18:1

Students per Counselor:1

Detroit Merit Charter Academy Student Demographics

Student Body

52.29%

Male

47.71%

Female

Total Enrollment: 719 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White0.28%

Hispanic1.81%

Asian0%

Black89.99%

Two or More Races7.51%

Native American0.28%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Detroit Merit Charter Academy

Q: What is Detroit Merit Charter Academy?

A: Detroit Merit Charter Academy is a middle charter school located in Detroit.

Q: How many students attend Detroit Merit Charter Academy?

A: Detroit Merit Charter Academy has approximately 719 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Merit Charter Academy?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Merit Charter Academy is 18:1.

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Detailed Information about Detroit Merit Charter Academy

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About Detroit Merit Charter Academy - Detroit, MI

Quick Facts about Detroit Merit Charter Academy
School Name	Detroit Merit Charter Academy
School Type	charter school
Grade Levels	K-8
Location	1091 Alter Rd, Detroit, MI 48215, Detroit, MI
County	Wayne County
Phone	+1 (313) 331-3328
Total Students	719
Student-Teacher Ratio	18:1
Full-Time Teachers	38
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Detroit Merit Charter Academy

What is Detroit Merit Charter Academy?

Detroit Merit Charter Academy is a middle charter school located in Detroit.

How many students attend Detroit Merit Charter Academy?

Detroit Merit Charter Academy has approximately 719 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Merit Charter Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Merit Charter Academy is 18:1.

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