Top Rankings
Center Line School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,484 students in Center Line School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Center Line School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
2,484 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Center Line School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#621 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Graduation Rate
70%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)48.8%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
20%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
32%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
34%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,445 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,219 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$50 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,445
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,219
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Center Line School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
May V Peck Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26201 Lorraine
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 510-2600
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 510-2600
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Wolfe Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8640 Mckinley
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 510-2300
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 510-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Center Line High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26300 Arsenal
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 510-2100
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 510-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Crothers Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25310 Masch Ave
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 510-2400
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 510-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Mark C Roose Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4701 Marcy St
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 510-2700
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 510-2700
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Center Line School District?
Center Line School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,484 students.
What is the rank of Center Line School District?
Center Line School District is ranked #632 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Center Line School District?
34% of Center Line School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Center Line School District?
Center Line School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Center Line School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,219 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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