MARVIN L WINANS ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School is a Title I public charter middle school with about 227 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade 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 13 teachers, Marvin L Winans Academy Middle 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.

The Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts (often referred to as MLWAPA) is a public charter school located in Detroit, Michigan, founded by the renowned gospel singer and pastor Marvin L. Winans. The academy is built upon a philosophy that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a strong emphasis on the performing arts. By providing students with dedicated training in music, dance, theater, and visual arts, the school aims to foster both intellectual development and creative self-expression within a supportive, faith-based cultural environment.

The middle school program at the McKinney campus focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by balancing core subject proficiency—such as mathematics, science, and literacy—with collaborative artistic projects. The academy serves as a cornerstone in the community, striving to instill values of discipline, character, and excellence in its students. Through its unique blend of traditional education and artistic enrichment, the Marvin L. Winans Academy seeks to empower young people to become confident, well-rounded individuals equipped to succeed in their future academic and personal endeavors.

For more information, contact Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School at (313) 640-4610 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.