Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy
Detroit, MI · Middle School · Grades -1-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy is a middle school located in Detroit, Michigan. The school serves 395 students in grades -1-8.
With a DataScore of 36/100 (D), Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy performs below the state average for Michigan. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
88% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy has a DataScore of 36/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy has 395 students enrolled in grades -1-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.8:1.
Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -10.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District in Detroit, Michigan. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.