Redford Union Schools District No. 1

17715 Brady
Redford, MI 48240-2117
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 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
8 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
1,995 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
146 Teachers
82,996 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 845 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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#726 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
13%
35%
20%
45%
13%
38%
66%
81%
(2022-23)
69.1%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
70%
18%
% White
16%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,833 is higher than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,785 is higher than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,833
$18,606
Spending / Student
$20,785
$17,784

Best Redford Union Schools District No. 1 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redford Union Virtual Learning
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18255 Kinloch
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Veritas
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18255 Kinloch
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17711 Kinloch
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17715 Brady
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
19990 Beech Daly Rd
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
26365 Curtis
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-4200
Gr: 10-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
B Beck Education Center
Special Education School
27100 Bennett
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3501
Gr: PK-K
Rank: n/an/a
26440 Puritan
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 8 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 845 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 $20,785 is higher than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,995 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 66% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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