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 2024 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 20,073 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
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
37 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
20,073 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
1,254 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Dearborn City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 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 94% has increased from 93% 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
94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.55
# American Indian Students
24 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
242 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
353 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
571 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
18,815 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
94%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,482
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,354
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,401
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,389
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,394
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,458
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,459
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,538
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,651
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,181
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,687
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,440
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,598
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
41
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,097 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,640 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$323 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$294 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,097
$18,267
Spending / Student
$14,640
$17,461
Best Dearborn City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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
| 162 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 225 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
| 432 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
| 539 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
| 198 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
| 248 students
Rank: #77.
Henry Ford Early Collegeadvanced Manufacturing
(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
| 354 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
| 314 students
Rank: #99.
Dearborn Magnet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-4800
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| 804 students
Rank: #1111.
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
| 1,995 students
Rank: #1212.
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
| 411 students
Rank: #1313.
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
| 2,435 students
Rank: #1414.
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
| 498 students
Rank: #1515.
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
| 776 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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
| 207 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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
| 369 students
Rank: #1818.
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
| 472 students
Rank: #1919.
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
| 1,620 students
Rank: #2020.
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
| 204 students
Rank: #2121.
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
| 252 students
Rank: #2222.
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
| 513 students
Rank: #2323.
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
| 444 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
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
| 203 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
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
| 264 students
Rank: #2626.
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
| 572 students
Rank: #2727.
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
| 585 students
Rank: #2828.
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
| 371 students
Rank: #2929.
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
| 349 students
Rank: #3030.
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
| 867 students
Rank: #3131.
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
| 601 students
Rank: #3232.
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
| 580 students
Rank: #3333.
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
| 692 students
Rank: #3434.
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
| 470 students
Rank: #3535.
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
| 426 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 20,073 students.
What is the rank of Dearborn City School District?
Dearborn City School District is ranked #486 out of 850 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 $14,640 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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