Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Dequindre

Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy

Charter School 587 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy (MMSA) – Warren Campus is a public charter school serving students in middle and high school grades. As the name suggests, the academy places a heavy emphasis on a STEM-focused curriculum, aiming to prepare students for success in higher education and competitive careers in mathematics, science, and technology. The school typically follows a rigorous academic model that integrates innovative instructional methods with the goal of fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic core, MMSA is known for creating a structured environment that prioritizes personalized attention and college readiness. The school often utilizes smaller class sizes and extracurricular STEM initiatives—such as robotics clubs, science fairs, and academic competitions—to keep students engaged. By combining a demanding curriculum with a supportive school culture, the academy seeks to cultivate the next generation of innovators and leaders within the Warren community and beyond.

587

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Dequindre
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	13
Black	490
Asian	38
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

Black
490 (83.5 %)
White
40 (6.8 %)
Asian
38 (6.5 %)
Hispanic
13 (2.2 %)
Two or More
5 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy
Phone:	(586)353-2108
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	572
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 39

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 59

Grade 9 50

Grade 10 52