Top Rankings
Dearborn Heights School District #7 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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,381 students in Dearborn Heights School District #7. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Dearborn Heights School District #7 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% 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
2,381 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dearborn Heights School District #7, 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 79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#665 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Graduation Rate
79%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)48.7%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2005–2021. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
14%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
21%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% White
59%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,386 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,020 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$43 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,386
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,020
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dearborn Heights School District #7 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Polk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4651 Polk St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-0500
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-0500
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Bedford School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Croissant St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-4100
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Annapolis High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Clippert St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-3300
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pardee School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Pardee Ave
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-5600
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Oakley W Best Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22201 Powers Ave
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-3200
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dearborn Heights School District #7?
Dearborn Heights School District #7 manages 5 public schools serving 2,381 students.
What is the rank of Dearborn Heights School District #7?
Dearborn Heights School District #7 is ranked #674 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%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dearborn Heights School District #7?
59% of Dearborn Heights School District #7 students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dearborn Heights School District #7?
Dearborn Heights School District #7 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Dearborn Heights School District #7's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,020 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
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