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Bates Academy
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School|Grade Pre-K-8
19701 Wyoming St, Detroit, MI
McDowell Neighborhood
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
729
Students
B-
Niche Grade
8
Great Schools
School Details
| Head of School | Student Teacher Ratio | Math Proficiency |
| Principal David Bailey | 19:1 | 42% |
| Reading Proficiency | ||
| 56% |
Niche Grade Details
Academics
| Reading Proficiency | Math Proficiency |
| 56% | 42% |
Teachers
| Student Teacher Ratio Teachers | Full Time Teachers |
| 19:1 40 | 40 |
| Teachers in First or Second Year | |
| 15.4% |
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
| Students Per Counselor |
392:1 |
Student Diversity
| Male | Female | Black | Two or more races |
| 45.8% | 54.2% | 99.6% | <1% |
| Native American | |||
| <1% |
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
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About McDowell
McDowell, in western Detroit, features midcentury homes near Van Antwerp Park and Bates Academy. The area offers suburban living with local parks and shops along 7 Mile Road. Major roadways provide easy access to downtown Detroit. McDowell, located in the western suburbs of Detroit, is characterized by its midcentury homes and community-oriented features. The neighborhood is just north of the Bagley district and a few miles from Sinai-Grace Hospital. McDowell’s streets are lined with 1940s and 50s homes, including brick Colonial Revival styles, cozy bungalows, and Tudor-inspired designs. Lot sizes are typically around 5,000 square feet, providing space for landscaping. Central to the neighborhood is Van Antwerp Park, a popular spot for tennis, basketball, and playground activities. Nearby Gemeiner Park offers baseball diamonds and the Tindal Activity Center, while Alfonso Wells Memorial Playground features sports courts and walking paths. The historic Birwood Wall, a reminder of past racial segregation, runs through the area. Educational options include Bates Academy, a K-8 public
| List Price Range | Homes For Sale | Average Home Value | Median Lot Size |
| $45K – $276K | 4 | $128,365 | 4,791 Sq Ft |
| % Renters | Household Income | % of College Grads | Median Age |
| 45% | $61,410 | 21% | 40 |
| Average House Size | % Commercial Property | ||
| 1,231 Sq Ft | 24.1% |
Homes for Sale
Home Trends
Home Sales Trends
| Median Price (12 Mo) | Median Single Family Price | Average Price Per Sq Ft | Number of Homes for Sale |
| $146,000 | $146,000 | $101 | 4 |
| Last 12 months Home Sales | Months of Supply | Median List Price | Median Discount From 1st List Price |
| 17 | 2.8 | $155,000 | 0% |
| Median Home Sale Price YoY Change | |||
| 46% |
Distribution of Home Values
Home Facts
| Number of Homes in Neighborhood | Median Year Built | Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft Significantly below the national average | Median Lot Size Sq Ft |
| 844 | 1946 | 1,231 1,936 | 4,791 |
Demographics
Area Demographics
| Total Population | Population Density | Median Age | Population under 18 On par with the national average |
| 2,002 | 10 ppl/acre | 40 | 24.6 23.9% |
| Population over 65 On par with the national average | |||
| 20% 19.1% |
Finances
| Median Household Income Significantly below the national average | Average Household Income |
| $49,608 $71,702 | $61,410 |
Education and Workforce
| High School Graduates | College Graduates Below the national average | Advanced Degrees | % Population in Labor Force Below the national average |
| 84.9% | 21% 34.1% | 8% | 55.8% 65.1% |
