Top Rankings
Center Line 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 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,492 students in Center Line 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 Center Line School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% 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
6 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,492 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Center Line School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 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 70% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#610 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%

Graduation Rate
70%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.56
# American Indian Students
9 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
452 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
18%
4%
# Hispanic Students
98 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
790 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
32%
18%
# White Students
908 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
37%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
235 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
180
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
224
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
197
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
204
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
177
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
169
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
168
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
183
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
191
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
161
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
202
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
192
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
244
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,748 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,511 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$25,476 MM

Spending
$46 MM
$24,351 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,748
$18,510

Spending / Student
$18,511
$17,693

Best Center Line School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wolfe Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8640 Mckinley
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 510-2300
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 510-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Mark C Roose Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4701 Marcy St
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 510-2700
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 510-2700
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Center Line High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26300 Arsenal
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 510-2100
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 510-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 662 students
Rank: #44.
May V Peck Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26201 Lorraine
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 510-2600
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 510-2600
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #55.
Crothers Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25310 Masch Ave
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 510-2400
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 510-2400
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #66.
Academy 21
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11300 Engleman Rd
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 510-2062
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 510-2062
Grades: 2-12
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Center Line School District?
Center Line School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,492 students.
What is the rank of Center Line School District?
Center Line School District is ranked #620 out of 851 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Center Line School District?
37% of Center Line School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Center Line School District?
Center Line School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Center Line School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,511 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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