Edison

1650 Mapledale St
Ferndale, MI 48220
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 48 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Edison ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 48 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Edison's student population of 48 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
48 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Edison ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2222 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
34%
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21-39%
45%
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<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
9%
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Black
31%
18%
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White
54%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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(20-21)
<50%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edison's ranking?
Edison is ranked #2222 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edison?
The graduation rate of Edison is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Edison?
48 students attend Edison.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Edison students are White, 31% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edison?
Edison has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Edison offer ?
Edison offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Edison part of?

School Reviews

5   7/5/2021
This is one best school ever I had such gay time I removed on a jolly long rancher in the school's bathroom I felt something hard come in and out of my ass several it was very painful and it was black and long and hard and it wouldn''t stop coming no matter how hard I tried to leave I couldn''t I eventually managed to get out of there and continue on my Journey to Removedsess.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Skinny pencil
5   9/30/2019
This school was awesome...saved my child who had all negative experiences before coming here. Staff is kind caring and compassionate yet program is structured so students learn how to control their behavior
- Posted by Parent - Caroline

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 48 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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