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Avondale School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,738 students in Avondale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Avondale School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
3,738 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
241 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Avondale School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 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 62% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#355 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Graduation Rate
62%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.55
# American Indian Students
17 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
376 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
10%
3%
# Hispanic Students
470 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
9%
# Black Students
1,148 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
31%
18%
# White Students
1,581 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
42%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
136 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
278
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
237
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
265
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
253
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
262
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
243
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
264
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
231
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
238
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
316
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
407
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
386
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
345
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
13
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,985 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,494 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,985
$18,370
Spending / Student
$16,494
$17,559
Best Avondale School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avondale Gifted And Talented Education
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1435 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Grades: 2-8
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Deerfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 Crooks Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6700
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6700
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Rank: #33.
Woodland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6465 Livernois Rd
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 537-6900
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 537-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #44.
R Grant Graham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2450 Old Salem Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6800
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6800
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
Avondale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Waukegan St
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6100
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,004 students
Rank: #66.
Avondale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1445 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6300
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 630 students
Rank: #77.
Auburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Waukegan St
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6500
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: n/an/a
Diploma And Careers Institute
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1435 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(313) 575-3768
Rochester, MI 48309
(313) 575-3768
Grades: 9-12
| 450 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meadows School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1435 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6440
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6440
Grades: 12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Avondale School District?
Avondale School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,738 students.
What is the rank of Avondale School District?
Avondale School District is ranked #367 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Avondale School District?
42% of Avondale School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Avondale School District?
Avondale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Avondale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,494 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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