Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy

Detroit Public Schools Community District

395 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Robeson/Malcolm X Academy, located on Grove Street in Detroit, Michigan, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to Afrocentric education, an approach that integrates African and African American history, culture, and values into the core curriculum. By fostering a strong sense of cultural identity and pride, the academy aims to empower students academically and socially, preparing them to succeed in a diverse global society.

Beyond its academic focus, the school serves as a cornerstone for the surrounding community, emphasizing character development, discipline, and academic rigor. The learning environment is designed to be supportive and inclusive, encouraging students to excel while developing a deep understanding of their heritage. Through a blend of traditional academic standards and culturally responsive instruction, Robeson/Malcolm X Academy strives to cultivate confident, well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their history and prepared for future collegiate and career success.

395

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	2
Black	392
Pacific Islander	1

Black
392 (99.2 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Detroit Public Schools Community District
Phone:	(313)494-8100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 42

Grade 8 30