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Ferndale School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,130 students in Ferndale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Ferndale School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% 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
7 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
3,130 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Ferndale 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 72% has increased from 68% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#596 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Graduation Rate
72%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.56
# American Indian Students
11 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
85 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
1,938 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
62%
18%
# White Students
897 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
29%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
179 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
163
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
175
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
159
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
148
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
190
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
173
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
162
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
181
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
178
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
296
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
349
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
382
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
567
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
7
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,697 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,343 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,697
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,343
$17,693
Best Ferndale School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ferndale High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
881 Pinecrest Dr
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-8622
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-8622
Grades: 9-12
| 734 students
Rank: #22.
Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24220 Rosewood St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 547-0880
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 547-0880
Grades: K-6
| 533 students
Rank: #33.
Ferndale Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 Pinecrest Dr
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 541-1783
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 541-1783
Grades: 6-8
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2610 Pinecrest Dr
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-1950
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-1950
Grades: K-3
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
Tri County Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21131 Garden Ln
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-8885
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-8885
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #66.
University High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2521 Bermuda St
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-8846
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-8846
Grades: 9-12
| 494 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ferndale School District?
Ferndale School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,130 students.
What is the rank of Ferndale School District?
Ferndale School District is ranked #594 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ferndale School District?
62% of Ferndale School District students are Black, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ferndale School District?
Ferndale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Ferndale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,343 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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