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Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus

24220 Rosewood St
Oak Park, MI 48237
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Tel: (248) 547-0880
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Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus serves 462 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MI
  • Math Proficiency
    : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus's student population of 462 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Magnet School
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
462 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
Overall Testing Rank
#1841 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
44%
18%
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White
43%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.62
0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Ferndale Public Schools School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus's ranking?

Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).

How many students attend Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus?

462 students attend Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus students are Black, 43% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus?

Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus offer ?

Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus part of?

Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus is part of Ferndale Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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