Ferndale School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools in Ferndale School District, serving 1,435 students. Public elementary schools in Ferndale School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ferndale School District are Ferndale Middle School, Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus and Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is less than the Michigan public elementary 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 | 3 Schools | 2,561 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,435 Students | 1,001,744 Students |
| # of Teachers | 84 Teachers | 57,230 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
Ferndale School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 834 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 | 0.61 | 0.54 |
| # of American Indian Students | 3 Students | 7,587 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 9 Students | 33,452 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 32 Students | 81,130 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 724 Students | 183,498 Students |
| % Black Students | 50% | 18% |
| # of White Students | 530 Students | 652,184 Students |
| % White Students | 37% | 65% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 843 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 137 Students | 43,148 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 10% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 171 | 113,244 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 160 | 105,793 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 137 | 103,922 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 149 | 105,390 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 136 | 107,953 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 173 | 112,255 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 176 | 112,452 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 160 | 93,375 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 173 | 92,457 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 13,485 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 13,337 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 12,576 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 13,359 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 2,146 |
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 Elementary 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
- Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus2610 Pinecrest Dr
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-1950
Grades: K-3 | 447 students
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