Ronald Brown Academy
Detroit, MI · Middle School · Grades -1-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Ronald Brown Academy is a middle school located in Detroit, Michigan. The school serves 703 students in grades -1-8.
With a DataScore of 36/100 (D), Ronald Brown Academy performs below the state average for Michigan. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
89% 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
Ronald Brown 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.
Ronald Brown Academy has 703 students enrolled in grades -1-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1.
Ronald Brown Academy has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -7.
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.
Ronald Brown 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.