Top Rankings
Southfield Public 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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,815 students in Southfield Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Southfield Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
4,815 Students
1,395,053 Students
# Teachers
337 Teachers
82,775 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Southfield Public 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 86% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#608 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Graduation Rate
86%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.55
# American Indian Students
8 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
36 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
84 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
4,500 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
93%
18%
# White Students
107 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
2%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
336
114,607
# Students in 1st Grade:
286
98,784
# Students in 2nd Grade:
350
100,963
# Students in 3rd Grade:
324
100,661
# Students in 4th Grade:
324
100,564
# Students in 5th Grade:
346
102,114
# Students in 6th Grade:
357
102,037
# Students in 7th Grade:
371
104,290
# Students in 8th Grade:
412
107,471
# Students in 9th Grade:
383
121,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
402
114,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
458
109,014
# Students in 12th Grade:
434
114,017
# Ungraded Students:
32
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,821 is higher than the state median of $18,261. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,140 is higher than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$110 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,821
$18,261
Spending / Student
$21,140
$17,455
Best Southfield Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University High School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19301 W 12 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-4370
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-4370
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
Kennedy Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16229 Mt Vernon
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8828
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8828
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Rank: #33.
University Middle School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19301 W 12 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-4370
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-4370
Grades: 6-8
| 212 students
Rank: #44.
Macarthur K8 University Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19301 W 12 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8590
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8590
Grades: K-8
| 463 students
Rank: #55.
Vandenberg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16100 Edwards Ave
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7378
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7378
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #66.
Mcintyre Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19600 Saratoga Blvd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7365
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7365
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #77.
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27777 Lahser Rd
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 746-8840
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 746-8840
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #88.
Thompson K8 International Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16300 Lincoln Drive
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7404
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7404
Grades: K-8
| 354 students
Rank: #99.
Glenn W Levey Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25300 West 9 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8740
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8740
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Rank: #1010.
Morris Adler Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19100 Filmore St
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8872
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8872
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: #1111.
Alice M Birney K8 School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27225 Evergreen Road
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Grades: PK-8
| 401 students
Rank: #1212.
Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24675 Lahser Road
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8606
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8606
Grades: 9-12
| 1,212 students
Rank: #1313.
Southfield Regional Academic Campus
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21705 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-0047
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-0047
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southfield Public School District?
Southfield Public School District manages 13 public schools serving 4,815 students.
What is the rank of Southfield Public School District?
Southfield Public School District is ranked #606 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%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southfield Public School District?
93% of Southfield Public School District students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southfield Public School District?
Southfield Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Southfield Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,140 is higher than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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