
Garvey Academy
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School|Grade Pre-K-8
2301 Van Dyke St, Detroit, MI
Islandview Neighborhood
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
311
Students
C-
Niche Grade
3
Great Schools
School Details
| Head of School | Student Teacher Ratio | Math Proficiency |
| Principal Elijah Rozier | 12:1 | 7.5% |
| Reading Proficiency | ||
| 17% |
Niche Grade Details
Academics
| Reading Proficiency | Math Proficiency |
| 17% | 7.5% |
Teachers
| Student Teacher Ratio Teachers | Full Time Teachers |
| 12:1 30 | 30 |
| Teachers in First or Second Year | |
| 28% |
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
| Students Per Counselor |
| 343:1 |
Student Diversity
| Male | Female | Black |
| 50.8% | 49.2% | 99.2% |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | |
| <1% | <1% |
Interested in learning more about homes nearby? Reach out to Susan Munce, an experienced agent in this school’s attendance zone.
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Agents Specializing in this Area
Map
About Islandview
Islandview is a historic Detroit neighborhood located just west of West Village and near Belle Isle. It features early 20th-century homes, rowhouses, and apartments, with a mix of owner-occupied and rental properties. Approximately 62% of residents rent their homes, while 38% are homeowners. The area is home to community organizations like Gleaners Food Bank and Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Islandview is undergoing revitalization efforts, including new housing developments and urban farming initiatives.
| List Price Range | Homes For Sale | Average Home Value | Median Lot Size |
| $67K – $2M | 30 | $186,711 | 6,534 Sq Ft |
| % Renters | Household Income | % of College Grads | Median Age |
| 60% | $49,169 | 17.9% | 49 |
| Average House Size | % Commercial Property | ||
| 3,561 Sq Ft | 63.4% |
Homes for Sale
See All Homes
Home Trends
Home Sales Trends
| Median Sale Price | Median Single Family Price | Median Townhouse Sale Price | Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price |
| $164,375 | $250,000 | $83,000 | $264,900 |
| Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price | Average Price Per Sq Ft | Number of Homes for Sale | Last 12 months Home Sales |
| $120,000 | $168 | 30 | 54 |
| Months of Supply | Median List Price | Median Change From 1st List Price | Median Home Sale Price YoY Change |
| 6.7 | $229,000 | 5% | 53% |
Distribution of Home Values
Neighborhood Facts
| Number of Homes in Neighborhood | Median Year Built | Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft Significantly below the national average | Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft |
| 1,449 | 1910 | 3,561 1,938 | 1,310 |
| Median Lot Size Sq Ft | Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft | Median Lot Size Sq Ft | |
| 1,245 | 945 | 6,534 |
Demographics
Area Demographics
| Total Population | Population Density | Median Age | Population under 18 On par with the national average |
| 5,487 | 7 ppl/acre | 49 | 15% 23.8% |
| Population over 65 On par with the national average | |||
| 27.1% 19.1% |
Finances
| Median Household Income Significantly below the national average | Average Household Income |
| $27,655 $71,702 | $49,169 |
Education and Workforce
| High School Graduates | College Graduates Below the national average | Advanced Degrees | % Population in Labor Force Below the national average |
| 81.5% | 17.9% 34.1% | 7.4% | 30.5% 65.1% |



