Redford Union Schools District No. 1 School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 9 public schools in Redford Union Schools District No. 1 School District, serving 2,795 students. Redford Union Schools District No. 1 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
- Public schools in Redford Union Schools District No. 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
- The top ranked public schools in Redford Union Schools District No. 1 School District are Beech Elementary School, Hilbert Middle School and Veritas. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is less than the Michigan public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Redford Union Schools District No. 1 School District |
| School District Website | http://www.redfordu.k12.mi.us |
| School District Phone Number | (313) 242-6000 |
| 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 | 2,795 Students | 1,472,301 Students |
| # of Teachers | 175 Teachers | 82,182 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Redford Union Schools District No. 1 School District, which is ranked within the2/, bottom 50% of all 869 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.10
- The school district's graduation rate of 59% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 37% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 43% |
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| Graduation Rate | 59% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 7 Students | 9,974 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 11 Students | 49,834 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 139 Students | 114,872 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 5% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 1,800 Students | 260,793 Students |
| % Black Students | 65% | 18% |
| # of White Students | 650 Students | 978,273 Students |
| % White Students | 23% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1,272 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 188 Students | 57,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 7% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 184 | 116,607 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 153 | 105,799 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 140 | 103,933 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 164 | 105,395 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 170 | 107,959 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 206 | 112,259 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 201 | 112,463 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 216 | 111,894 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 228 | 114,566 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 279 | 123,361 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 291 | 121,139 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 306 | 115,656 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 256 | 117,214 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 1 | 4,056 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $15,846 is higher than the state average of 12785. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $16,595 is higher than the state average of $12,796. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $45 MM | 9320000 |
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| Spending | $48 MM | 9328000 |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,846 | 12785 |
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| Spending / Student | $16,595 | 12796 |
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Redford Union Schools District No. 1 School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Beech Elementary School Math: 11% | Reading: 18%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%19990 Beech Daly Rd10
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6100
Grades: 2-5 | 653 students
- Hilbert Middle School Math: 10% | Reading: 19%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%26440 Puritan10
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-4000
Grades: 6-8 | 588 students
- Veritas Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%17715 Brady10
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3250
Grades: 9-12 | 74 students
- Stuckey Center Special Education School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%26000 Fargo10
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3900
Grades: K-12 | 125 students
- Redford Union High School Math: 2% | Reading: 2%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%17711 Kinloch10
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-4200
Grades: 9-12 | 923 students
- B Beck Education Center Special Education School27100 Bennett
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3501
Grades: PK | 1 student
- Southeast Michigan Virtual Academy17715 Brady
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6001
Grades: 9-12 | 73 students
- Unified Middle Virtual Academy Alternative School17715 Brady
Redford, MI 48240
(248) 703-5919
Grades: 6-8 | 22 students
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