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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%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,449 students in Dearborn Heights School District #7. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 14% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,449 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Dearborn Heights School District #7, 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 65-69% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#697 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
48%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.55
# American Indian Students
23 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
333 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
9%
# Black Students
518 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
21%
18%
# White Students
1,456 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
60%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
109 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
232
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
198
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
166
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
186
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
172
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
199
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
189
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
173
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
192
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
200
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
190
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
190
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
162
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,683 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 $12,038 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,683
$18,267
Spending / Student
$12,038
$17,461
Best Dearborn Heights School District #7 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20629 Annapolis
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1000
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Annapolis High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Clippert St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-3300
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 725 students
Rank: #33.
Oakley W Best Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22201 Powers Ave
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-3200
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bedford School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Croissant St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-4100
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Pardee School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Pardee Ave
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-5600
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #66.
Polk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4651 Polk St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-0500
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-0500
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dearborn Heights School District #7?
Dearborn Heights School District #7 manages 6 public schools serving 2,449 students.
What is the rank of Dearborn Heights School District #7?
Dearborn Heights School District #7 is ranked #688 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dearborn Heights School District #7?
60% 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, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dearborn Heights School District #7?
Dearborn Heights School District #7 has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher 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 $12,038 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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