MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE ELEMENTARYMIDDLE SCHOOL

Mary McLeod Bethune 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 552 students offering grade levels from 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 29 teachers, Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary-Middle School, located on Puritan Street in Detroit, serves as a community-focused educational institution dedicated to fostering academic growth and development for students in grades Pre-K through 8. Named in honor of the renowned educator and civil rights leader, the school carries forward her legacy by emphasizing the importance of education as a tool for empowerment and civic engagement. The school strives to create a supportive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of Detroit’s youth, helping them build a strong foundation for high school and beyond.

Historically, the school was part of the Education Achievement Authority (EAA) of Michigan, a state-run district created to manage some of Detroit’s lowest-performing schools. Since the dissolution of the EAA, the school has transitioned back under the oversight of the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD). Today, it continues to focus on improving literacy and numeracy, integrating social-emotional learning, and engaging families in the educational process to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to succeed in an evolving academic landscape.

For more information, contact Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School at (313) 494-3830 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.