Ferndale School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 9 public schools in Ferndale School District, serving 2,936 students. Ferndale School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
- Public schools in Ferndale School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
- The top ranked public schools in Ferndale School District are Ferndale Middle School, Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus and Tri County Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is more than the Michigan public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Ferndale School District |
| School District Website | http://www.ferndaleschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (248) 586-8651 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| # of Schools | 9 Schools | 3,735 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,936 Students | 1,472,301 Students |
| # of Teachers | 156 Teachers | 82,182 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Ferndale School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 869 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 73% has increased from 46% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #646 out of 869 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 43% |
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| Graduation Rate | 73% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 6 Students | 9,974 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 29 Students | 49,834 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 67 Students | 114,872 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 1,858 Students | 260,793 Students |
| % Black Students | 63% | 18% |
| # of White Students | 777 Students | 978,273 Students |
| % White Students | 27% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1,272 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 199 Students | 57,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 7% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 171 | 116,607 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 160 | 105,799 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 137 | 103,933 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 149 | 105,395 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 136 | 107,959 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 173 | 112,259 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 176 | 112,463 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 160 | 111,894 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 173 | 114,566 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 262 | 123,361 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 347 | 121,139 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 330 | 115,656 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 558 | 117,214 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 4 | 4,056 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $14,249 is higher than the state median of $13,151. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $12,685 is less than the state median of $13,281. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $42 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $37 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,249 | $13,151 |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,685 | $13,281 |
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Ferndale School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Ferndale Middle School Math: 23% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50%725 Pinecrest Dr10
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 541-1783
Grades: 6-8 | 509 students
- Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus Magnet School
Math: 22% | Reading: 32%Rank:5/Bottom 50%24220 Rosewood St10
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 547-0880
Grades: K-6 | 479 students
- Tri County Educational Center Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:3/Bottom 50%21131 Garden Lane10
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-8885
Grades: 9-12 | 337 students
- Ferndale High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:2/Bottom 50%881 Pinecrest Dr10
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-8622
Grades: 9-12 | 727 students
- University High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:2/Bottom 50%2521 Bermuda10
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-8846
Grades: 9-12 | 437 students
- Ferndale Early Childhood Center21131 Garden Ln
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 543-9860
Grades: PK | n/a student
- Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus2610 Pinecrest Dr
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-1950
Grades: K-3 | 447 students
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