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South Redford 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 7 public schools serving 3,015 students in South Redford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in South Redford School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
3,015 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
178 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
South Redford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#687 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
48%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.55
# American Indian Students
7 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
111 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
2,321 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
77%
18%
# White Students
367 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
12%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
191 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
188
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
196
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
236
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
191
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
182
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
205
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
201
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
224
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
233
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
261
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
299
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
251
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
348
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,399 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,500 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,399
$18,267
Spending / Student
$15,500
$17,461
Best South Redford School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Soar Academic Institute
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26141 Schoolcraft
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26555 Westfield
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 937-2330
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 937-2330
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #33.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10000 Crosley
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-2455
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-2455
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jane Addams Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14025 Berwyn
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-8064
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-8064
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lee M Thurston High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26255 Schoolcraft
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-0600
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,009 students
Rank: #66.
John D Pierce Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25605 Orangelawn
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 937-8880
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 937-8880
Grades: 6-8
| 639 students
Rank: #77.
Vandenberg Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24901 Cathedral
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-0300
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-0300
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Redford School District?
South Redford School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,015 students.
What is the rank of South Redford School District?
South Redford School District is ranked #679 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 South Redford School District?
77% of South Redford School District students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Redford School District?
South Redford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is South Redford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,500 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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