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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%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,416 students in Southfield Public 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 Southfield Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
12 Schools
3,472 Schools
# Students
4,416 Students
1,369,385 Students
# Teachers
283 Teachers
83,001 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southfield Public School District, 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 81% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#596 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Graduation Rate
81%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)49.9%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
92%
18%
% White
2%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,883 is higher than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,050 is higher than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$110 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,883
$18,604
Spending / Student
$23,050
$17,782
Best Southfield Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University High School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19301 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-4370
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-4370
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Kennedy Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16229 Mount Vernon St
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8828
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8828
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
University Middle School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19301 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-4370
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-4370
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #44.
University Elementary School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19301 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8590
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8590
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Mcintyre Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19600 Saratoga Blvd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7365
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7365
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24500 Larkins St
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8840
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8840
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Thompson K8 International Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16300 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7404
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7404
Gr: K-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Morris Adler Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19100 Filmore St
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8872
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8872
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Glenn W Levey Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25300 W 9 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8740
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8740
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Alice M Birney K8 School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27225 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24675 Lahser Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8606
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8606
Gr: 9-12 | 1,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Bussey Center For Early Child Education
Alternative School
24501 Fredrick Street
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-7350
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-7350
Gr: K | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southfield Public School District?
Southfield Public School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,416 students.
What is the rank of Southfield Public School District?
Southfield Public School District is ranked #596 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. 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 Southfield Public School District?
92% of Southfield Public School District students are Black, 3% 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 16:1, 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 $23,050 is higher than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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