GOMPERS ELEMENTARYMIDDLE SCHOOL

Gompers ElementaryMiddle School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 765 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, Gompers ElementaryMiddle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Gompers Elementary-Middle School, located on Burt Road in Detroit, serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. As a neighborhood school, it functions as a foundational academic hub for the local community, emphasizing core curriculum standards while navigating the diverse educational needs of a K-8 student population. The school is part of a larger district-wide effort to provide equitable educational opportunities across Detroit, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social development as students transition from early childhood through their middle school years.

The school environment at Gompers is characterized by its role as a multi-level learning facility, which allows for a consistent academic trajectory for students as they grow. Being a K-8 institution, it provides a stable environment that bridges the gap between primary education and high school preparation. Like many schools in the district, Gompers works to foster a supportive climate that addresses both the academic rigor required for standardized testing and the holistic development of its students, often utilizing community resources and extracurricular programs to enhance the overall educational experience.

For more information, contact Gompers ElementaryMiddle School at (313) 494-7495 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.