SPAIN ELEMENTARYMIDDLE SCHOOL

Spain 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 359 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 21 teachers, Spain ElementaryMiddle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Spain Elementary-Middle School, located in the Midtown area of Detroit at 3700 Beaubien Street, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD), the school is situated in a historically significant neighborhood near the Detroit Medical Center and professional sports venues. The facility is well-known for its prominent architectural profile and its role as a focal point for the surrounding community, operating with a commitment to providing foundational education to a diverse student population in the heart of the city.

The school places a strong emphasis on academic development and community engagement, striving to prepare its students for the transition to high school. By catering to both elementary and middle school grade levels, Spain provides a consistent learning environment that fosters student growth over several years. Like many schools within the DPSCD, it focuses on integrating core curriculum standards with supportive programs aimed at meeting the unique social and educational needs of Detroit’s youth, while navigating the challenges and opportunities present in an urban educational landscape.

For more information, contact Spain ElementaryMiddle School at (313) 494-2081 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.