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Blackwell Institute

9330 SHOEMAKER ST, DETROIT, MI, 48213

Ranked 282 of 305 in Michigan

Top schools in Detroit
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Blackwell Institute

9330 SHOEMAKER ST, DETROIT, MI, 48213

About Blackwell Institute

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%
Reading 12%
State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 12% in Reading.
11
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
117
Total Students
$41645
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 1.71%
Black 98.29%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
1.71%
Black
98.29%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 117
44.44%
52 Female
55.56%
65 Male

Student Population

117 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

117 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Blackwell Institute Contact Information

Address

9330 SHOEMAKER ST, DETROIT, MI, 48213

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Phone

(313) 866-4391

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TOP 282 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Blackwell Institute

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Blackwell Institute recently hosted its annual community appreciation day to spotlight student leadership and collaboration with the local community. Families, staff, neighborhood groups and others came together for a day dedicated to student success and the school’s continued commitment to community-based education. The celebration was a testament to the organized and supportive campus experience the Blackwell Institute is known for in the Detroit community. The school also continues to focus on academic enrichment and character development as students prepare to move on to local high school pathways.

FAQ

Q1. Does Blackwell Institute serve students across multiple grade levels?

Ans. Yes. Blackwell Institute serves elementary and middle grade students within Detroit Public Schools Community District.

Q2. What kinds of learning supports are available at Blackwell Institute?

Ans. Teachers provide intervention support, classroom guidance, and academic reinforcement for students needing additional assistance.

Q3. Are enrichment opportunities available at Blackwell Institute?

Ans. Yes. Students participate in music, arts activities, and school-based enrichment programs throughout the academic year.

Q4. How are students encouraged to stay engaged at Blackwell Institute?

Ans. Student life at all levels includes regular classroom participation, group activities and recognition programs.

Q5. What school activities are common at Blackwell Institute?

Ans. Spirit activities, literacy events, and student recognition programs are important parts of the school community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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