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Dearborn Heights School District #7 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 schools serving 2,528 students in Dearborn Heights School District #7. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Dearborn Heights School District #7 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% 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
6 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,528 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Dearborn Heights School District #7, which is ranked within the bottom 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 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#676 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.55
# American Indian Students
20 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
329 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
9%
# Black Students
564 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
22%
18%
# White Students
1,481 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
58%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
117 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
254
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
189
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
191
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
175
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
184
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
185
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
203
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
200
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
183
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
190
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
195
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
183
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
196
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,255 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,661 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,255
$18,370
Spending / Student
$11,661
$17,559
Best Dearborn Heights School District #7 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20629 Annapolis St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1000
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Polk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4651 Polk St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-0500
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-0500
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #33.
Bedford School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Croissant St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-4100
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
Oakley W Best Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22201 Powers Ave
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-3200
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #55.
Pardee School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Pardee Ave
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-5600
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #66.
Annapolis High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Clippert St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-3300
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 748 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dearborn Heights School District #7?
Dearborn Heights School District #7 manages 6 public schools serving 2,528 students.
What is the rank of Dearborn Heights School District #7?
Dearborn Heights School District #7 is ranked #696 out of 860 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 Dearborn Heights School District #7?
58% of Dearborn Heights School District #7 students are White, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dearborn Heights School District #7?
Dearborn Heights School District #7 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Dearborn Heights School District #7's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,661 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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