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Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools 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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,943 students in Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,943 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District, 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#748 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
638 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
9%
# Black Students
218 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
7%
18%
# White Students
2,028 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
69%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
222
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
240
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
216
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
217
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
202
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
224
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
205
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
215
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
247
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
360
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
243
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
180
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
172
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,595 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,431 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,595
$18,370
Spending / Student
$12,431
$17,559
Best Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melvindale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18656 Prospect St
Melvindale, MI 48122
(313) 389-3320
Melvindale, MI 48122
(313) 389-3320
Grades: 9-12
| 955 students
Rank: #22.
Julian O Strong Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3303 Oakwood Blvd
Melvindale, MI 48122
(313) 389-3330
Melvindale, MI 48122
(313) 389-3330
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students
Rank: #33.
Allendale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Oakwood Blvd
Melvindale, MI 48122
(313) 389-4664
Melvindale, MI 48122
(313) 389-4664
Grades: 2-5
| 859 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rogers Early Elementary School
Magnet School
5000 Shenandoah Ave
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 389-3345
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 389-3345
Grades: PK-1
| 462 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District?
Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,943 students.
What is the rank of Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District?
Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District is ranked #751 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District?
69% of Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District?
Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,431 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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