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Dearborn City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 19,197 students in Dearborn City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Dearborn City School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
37 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
19,197 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
1,251 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dearborn City School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#341 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Graduation Rate
90%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.9%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
3%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% White
94%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,197 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,030 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$407 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$404 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$21,197
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$21,030
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Dearborn City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dearborn Stem Middle School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1904
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1904
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Henry Ford Early College
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 317-1584
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 317-1584
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1611 N York St
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6350
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6350
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Duvall Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22561 Beech St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-2750
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Henry Ford Early Collegeadvanced Manufacturing
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 317-1584
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 317-1584
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Haigh Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 N Silvery Ln
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6200
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Waverly St
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6300
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Lowrey Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6601 Jonathon St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1800
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #99.
Bryant Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
460 N Vernon St
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-2900
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Snow Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Culver Ave
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6250
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Nowlin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23600 Penn St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6900
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Howe Trainable Center And Montessori
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-7000
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-7000
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Oakman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7545 Chase Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6500
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1414.
Iris Becker Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10821 Henson St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6950
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1515.
River Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20755 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-6750
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1616.
Lowrey Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6601 Jonathon St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1800
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1717.
Maples Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6801 Mead St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6454
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6454
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1818.
Dearborn High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19501 Outer Dr
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-1600
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,775 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1919.
Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10151 Diversey St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6700
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #2020.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4824 Lois St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6850
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2121.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23851 Yale St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-2800
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2222.
Long Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Westwood St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6104
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6104
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2323.
William Ford Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14749 Alber St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6400
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2424.
Stout Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18500 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-4600
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2525.
Mccollough Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7801 Maple St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1700
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2626.
Geer Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14767 Prospect St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-2300
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2727.
Henry Ford Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16140 Driscoll St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-4700
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2828.
Unis Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7801 Maple St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1700
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2929.
Salina Elementary P 3
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Ferney St
Dearborn, MI 48120
(313) 827-6550
Dearborn, MI 48120
(313) 827-6550
Gr: PK-3 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #3030.
Fordson High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13800 Ford Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1400
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,966 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #3131.
Whitmorebolles Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21501 Whitmore St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6800
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3232.
Edsel Ford High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20601 Rotunda Dr
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-1500
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #3333.
Salina Intermediate 4 8
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2623 Salina St
Dearborn, MI 48120
(313) 827-6600
Dearborn, MI 48120
(313) 827-6600
Gr: 4-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #3434.
Dearborn Public Schools Virtual K12
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18700 Audette St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-3023
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-3023
Gr: K-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3535.
Woodworth Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4951 Ternes St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-7100
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dearborn City School District?
Dearborn City School District manages 37 public schools serving 19,197 students.
What is the rank of Dearborn City School District?
Dearborn City School District is ranked #354 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dearborn City School District?
94% of Dearborn City School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dearborn City School District?
Dearborn City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Dearborn City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,030 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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