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Blackwell Institute

Detroit, Michigan · Grades 3 to 8 · Detroit Public Schools Community District

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About Blackwell Institute

Blackwell Institute is a public school in Detroit, Michigan, serving grades 3 through 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 92 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter middle schools in Detroit. With about 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 9.2 students per teacher. Detroit Public Schools Community District runs 101 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Wayne County. Within 5 miles there are 102 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	9330 Shoemaker St, Detroit, MI 48213
Phone	(313) 866-4391
School district	Detroit Public Schools Community District
Grades	3 to 8
Students (2024-25)	92
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	10
Students per teacher	9.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Wayne County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 260110301298). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Blackwell Institute serve?

Blackwell Institute serves grades 3 through 8.

How many students attend Blackwell Institute?

Blackwell Institute reported 92 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackwell Institute?

About 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 92 students and 10 teachers in federal data.

Is Blackwell Institute a public or charter school?

Blackwell Institute is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Blackwell Institute in?

Blackwell Institute is part of Detroit Public Schools Community District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mi/detroit-public-schools-community-district/

Where is Blackwell Institute located?

Blackwell Institute is at 9330 Shoemaker St, Detroit, MI 48213. The phone number is (313) 866-4391.

How many other schools are near Blackwell Institute?

There are 102 other schools within 5 miles of Blackwell Institute in our directory.