For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,995 students in Redford Union Schools District No. 1. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Redford Union Schools District No. 1 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
1,995 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Redford Union Schools District No. 1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 66% has increased from 59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#726 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Graduation Rate
66%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)69.1%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2003–2013. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
70%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
16%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,207 is higher than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,759 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$65 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,207
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$32,759
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Redford Union Schools District No. 1 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redford Union Virtual Learning
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18255 Kinloch
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3700
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Veritas
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18255 Kinloch
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3250
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3250
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Redford Union Jr High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17711 Kinloch
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-4000
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-4000
Gr: 7-9 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Keeler School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17715 Brady
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3900
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3900
Gr: K-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Beech Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19990 Beech Daly Rd
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6100
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Redford Union High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26365 Curtis
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-4200
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-4200
Gr: 10-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
26440 Puritan
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-3801
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-3801
Gr: PK-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Redford Union Schools District No. 1?
Redford Union Schools District No. 1 manages 7 public schools serving 1,995 students.
What is the rank of Redford Union Schools District No. 1?
Redford Union Schools District No. 1 is ranked #731 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Redford Union Schools District No. 1?
70% of Redford Union Schools District No. 1 students are Black, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Redford Union Schools District No. 1?
Redford Union Schools District No. 1 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Redford Union Schools District No. 1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,759 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
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