Top Rankings
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 6 public elementary schools serving 2,271 students in Avondale School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
Public Elementary Schools in Avondale School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,569 Schools
# Students
3,738 Students
958,745 Students
# Teachers
241 Teachers
58,822 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
0.57
# American Indian Students
17 Students
6,642 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
376 Students
34,516 Students
% Asian Students
10%
4%
# Hispanic Students
470 Students
84,947 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
9%
# Black Students
1,148 Students
178,021 Students
% Black Students
31%
18%
# White Students
1,581 Students
600,854 Students
% White Students
42%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
806 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
136 Students
52,145 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
278
109,698
# 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
90,259
# Students in 8th Grade:
238
89,362
# Students in 9th Grade:
316
14,798
# Students in 10th Grade:
407
14,661
# Students in 11th Grade:
386
13,690
# Students in 12th Grade:
345
14,308
# Ungraded Students:
13
2,001
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 Elementary 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 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: #66.
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
Recent Articles
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
