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Melvindale-North Allen Park Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,955 students in Melvindale-North Allen Park Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Melvindale-North Allen Park Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
2,955 Students
1,395,053 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
82,775 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Melvindale-North Allen Park Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 863 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#748 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
677 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
9%
# Black Students
212 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
7%
18%
# White Students
2,015 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
68%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
227
114,607
# Students in 1st Grade:
201
98,784
# Students in 2nd Grade:
215
100,963
# Students in 3rd Grade:
203
100,661
# Students in 4th Grade:
228
100,564
# Students in 5th Grade:
203
102,114
# Students in 6th Grade:
214
102,037
# Students in 7th Grade:
251
104,290
# Students in 8th Grade:
240
107,471
# Students in 9th Grade:
344
121,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
278
114,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
181
109,014
# Students in 12th Grade:
170
114,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,528 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,261. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,381 is less than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,528
$18,261
Spending / Student
$12,381
$17,455
Best Melvindale-North Allen Park Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melvindale High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18656 Prospect St
Melvindale, MI 48122
(313) 389-3320
Melvindale, MI 48122
(313) 389-3320
Grades: 9-12
| 973 students
Rank: #22.
Julian O Strong Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3303 Oakwood Blvd
Melvindale, MI 48122
(313) 389-3330
Melvindale, MI 48122
(313) 389-3330
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Rank: #33.
Allendale Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Oakwood Blvd
Melvindale, MI 48122
(313) 389-4664
Melvindale, MI 48122
(313) 389-4664
Grades: 2-5
| 849 students
Rank: n/an/a
5000 Shenandoah Ave
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 389-3345
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 389-3345
Grades: PK-1
| 428 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Melvindale-North Allen Park Schools School District?
Melvindale-North Allen Park Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,955 students.
What is the rank of Melvindale-North Allen Park Schools School District?
Melvindale-North Allen Park Schools School District is ranked #752 out of 863 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Melvindale-North Allen Park Schools School District?
68% of Melvindale-North Allen Park Schools School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Melvindale-North Allen Park Schools School District?
Melvindale-North Allen Park Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Melvindale-North Allen Park Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,381 is less than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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