Edison

1650 Mapledale St
Ferndale, MI 48220
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 65 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Edison ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Edison's student population of 65 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
65 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Edison ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2371 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

11-19%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

21-39%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
5%
9%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Black
46%
18%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
48%
63%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
52%
0.56

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
<50%
84%
(22-23)
81.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edison's ranking?
Edison is ranked #2371 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edison?
The graduation rate of Edison is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Edison?
65 students attend Edison.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Edison students are White, 46% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edison?
Edison has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Edison offer ?
Edison offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edison part of?

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
This school was awesome...saved my child who had all negative experiences before coming here. Staff is kind caring and compassionate yet program is structured so students learn how to control their behavior
- Posted by Parent - Caroline
5   10/10/2025
This is one best school ever I had such gay time I removed on a jolly long rancher in the school's bathroom I felt something hard come in and out of my ass several it was very painful and it was black and long and hard and it wouldn''t stop coming no matter how hard I tried to leave I couldn''t I eventually managed to get out of there and continue on my Journey to Removedsess.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Skinny pencil

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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