Bow Elementary-Middle School

Bow Elementary-Middle School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
19801 Prevost St,  Detroit, MI
Greenfield Neighborhood
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
3.5
3.8
513 Students
C-
Niche Grade
Welcome to Bow Elementary-Middle School, home to the Eagles and member of the Detroit Public Schools Community District serving 512 students in the Greenfield neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan between kindergarten and eighth grade. Seven percent of Bow Elementary-Middle School's students are at least proficient in math and 9% are at least proficient in reading. To help students better progress, the school has increased its teacher population. Its current student-to-teacher ratio is 16-to-1, lower than the state of Michigan. The school also understands that learning happens best when a child’s emotional and social well-being is prioritized. To provide support, it employs a school social worker, counselor and dean of culture, and offers a mental health hotline with counseling for children and parents. Bow Elementary-Middle School upholds rigorous core curriculum standards and offers electives such as music, physical education, Spanish and computer technology. Its performance arts program offers instrumental music, vocal music and dance. Teachers teach these subjects with a blended learning model of whole group instruction, small group instruction and personalized learning plans that students access independently via one-to-one technology. Outside of the classroom, students can participate in enriching activities and clubs such as chess, drumline, robotics, academic competitions and athletics including cheer, soccer, flag football and basketball. Bow Elementary-Middle School’s mission is to continue to create a safe, healthy and welcoming learning environment conducive to high-quality learning. With kindness and intentionality and by encouraging students to take academic risks, every Bow Elementary-Middle School Eagle can soar to excellence.

School Details

Head of School
Principal Darhonda Evans
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
6%
Reading Proficiency
12%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
6%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.1%

GreatSchools Rating

1
Test Scores
3
Equity
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
491:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Black
99.3%
Hispanic
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
6/7/2016
The teachers my son has had at Bow were very well educated in dealing with young children. They all have a great deal of patience which I think is needed when teaching little children
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3.8 5 Reviews
5.0 teacher
6/14/2024
Great work environment, I live in the neighborhood and work at the school.
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4.0 other
1/4/2014
I am a student at Bow and some people think its a bad school its not the kids there are bad but they are smart also if you are thinking about putting your child in go right ahead but make sure they dont look bad or smell because then they will get picked on also if you want to take your child out th...
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5.0 other
8/21/2013
Bow Elementary-Middle School is awsome and i am so happy i go there Ms.woodward is a nice person she treat every person with respect not only her but her staff too they work so hard too give us a great education and they are so hard workers when i grow up i will send my kid there thats how good it i...
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1.0 parent
6/23/2013
This school is horrible my daughter has attended bow since kindergarten and i never had any problems until they combined the elementary and middle school. The teachers dont help the student's if they are getting bullied the principal and vice principal can't control the students. My daughter is leav...
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Bow Elementary-Middle School

Bow Elementary-Middle School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Detroit, MI and is served by the Detroit Public Schools Community School District in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 513 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 6% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Bow Elementary-Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $95,204. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jerry L White Center High School, Ford High School, Renaissance High School, and more. Learn more about what Detroit has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bow Elementary-Middle School.

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