DETROIT ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES MIDDLE SCHOOL

Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences school district, located in Detroit, MI with about 411 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 7 teachers, Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 58:1. 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 Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences (DAAS) Middle School, located on E. Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, is a public charter school dedicated to providing a well-rounded education that emphasizes both academic rigor and artistic enrichment. The school operates with a unique philosophy that integrates the performing and visual arts into the daily curriculum, believing that exposure to the arts helps foster critical thinking, discipline, and self-confidence in students. By blending core subjects like mathematics, science, and literacy with creative disciplines, DAAS aims to develop the "whole child" while preparing them for high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, the school serves as a hub for community engagement and cultural development within the city of Detroit. DAAS Middle School is known for creating a supportive environment where students are encouraged to express themselves through various mediums, often featuring student performances and displays that highlight their progress. The institution strives to close the achievement gap by providing targeted instruction and a nurturing atmosphere, reflecting its commitment to empowering youth through education and artistic exploration.

For more information, contact Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School at (313) 259-1744 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.