Fordline Elementary School
Tel:
(734) 246-4640
Fordline Elementary School serves 317 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Fordline Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Fordline Elementary School's student population of 317 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 317 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Fordline Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Fordline Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1397 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 43% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 15% | 8% |
Black | 11% | 18% |
White | 65% | 66% |
Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Southgate Community School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Fordline Elementary School is Asher School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Davidson Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Southgate Asher School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 185 students
0.6 miles
14101 Leroy St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4633 0.6 9-12 185 - Southgate Davidson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 802 students
0.6 miles
15800 Trenton Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4628 0.6 6-8 802 - Southgate Southgate Anderson High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,214 student
0.8 miles
15475 Leroy St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4611 0.8 9-12 1,214 - Southgate Grogan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 414 students
0.9 miles
13300 Burns St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4642 0.9 PK-5 414 - Southgate Allen Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 338 students
1.0 miles
16500 Mccann St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4644 1.0 PK-5 338
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