Top Rankings
Dearborn City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 20,351 students in Dearborn City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Dearborn City School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
37 Schools
3,552 Schools
# Students
20,351 Students
1,402,773 Students
# Teachers
1,236 Teachers
81,513 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Dearborn City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 854 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#490 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
48%
Graduation Rate
95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.54
# American Indian Students
22 Students
8,929 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
241 Students
49,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
355 Students
117,732 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
542 Students
247,767 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
19,131 Students
912,175 Students
% White Students
94%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
1,201 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
65,125 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,403
106,564
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,419
101,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,397
100,624
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,381
100,695
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,509
102,084
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,490
101,721
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,544
104,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,649
107,744
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,687
112,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,024
119,124
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,700
116,114
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,476
113,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,632
113,209
# Ungraded Students:
40
3,981
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,601 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,726. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,632 is less than the state median of $14,437. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$297 MM
$11 MM
Spending
$277 MM
$11 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,601
$14,726
Spending / Student
$13,632
$14,437
Best Dearborn City School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dearborn Stem Middle School
Math: 90-94% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 171 students
Rank: #22.
Henry Ford Early College Elementary School
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
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Rank: #33.
Howard Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1611 North York St
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6350
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6350
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #44.
Haigh Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 North Silvery Ln
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6200
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #55.
Duvall Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22561 Beech St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-2750
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #66.
Howe Trainable Center And Montessori
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22586 Ann Arbor Trail
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-7000
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-7000
Grades: PK-12
| 260 students
Rank: #77.
Henry Ford Early Collegeadvanced Manufacturing Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5101 Evergreen
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 317-1584
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 317-1584
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Rank: #88.
Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 North Waverly St
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6300
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #99.
Bryant Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
460 North Vernon St
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-2900
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 854 students
Rank: #1010.
Dearborn High School
Math: 33% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19501 Outer Dr
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-1600
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,025 students
Rank: #1111.
Snow Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 Culver Ave
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6250
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6250
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #1212.
Fordson High School
Math: 31% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13800 Ford Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1400
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,595 students
Rank: #1313.
Lowrey Middle School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6601 Jonathon St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1800
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1800
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #1414.
Stout Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18500 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-4600
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 839 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Nowlin Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23600 Penn St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6900
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
River Oaks Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20755 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-6750
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #1717.
Smith Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23851 Yale St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-2800
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 533 students
Rank: #1818.
Edsel Ford High School
Math: 20% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20601 Rotunda Dr
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-1500
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,583 students
Rank: #1919.
Iris Becker Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10821 Henson St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6950
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6950
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #2020.
Oakman Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7545 Chase Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6500
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #2121.
Lowrey Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6601 Jonathon St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1800
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #2222.
Mccollough Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7801 Maple St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1700
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Long Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Westwood St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6104
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6104
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Whitmorebolles Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21501 Whitmore St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6800
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #2525.
Maples Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Mead St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6454
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6454
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #2626.
Unis Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7801 Maple St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1700
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 641 students
Rank: #2727.
Geer Park Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14767 Prospect St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-2300
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #2828.
Mcdonald Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10151 Diversey St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6700
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #2929.
Woodworth Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4951 Ternes St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-7100
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 942 students
Rank: #3030.
Miller Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4824 Lois St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6850
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6850
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Rank: #3131.
William Ford Elementary School
Math: 14% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14749 Alber St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6400
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #3232.
Henry Ford Elementary School
Math: 13% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16140 Driscoll St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-4700
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 753 students
Rank: #3333.
Salina Intermediate 4 8
Math: 11% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2623 Salina St
Dearborn, MI 48120
(313) 827-6600
Dearborn, MI 48120
(313) 827-6600
Grades: 4-8
| 518 students
Rank: #3434.
Salina Elementary P 3
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Ferney St
Dearborn, MI 48120
(313) 827-6550
Dearborn, MI 48120
(313) 827-6550
Grades: PK-3
| 447 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dearborn Magnet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-4800
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
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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 20,351 students.
What is the rank of Dearborn City School District?
Dearborn City School District is ranked #489 out of 854 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) 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 16:1, 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 $13,632 is less than the state median of $14,437. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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