For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 987 students in Old Redford Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Old Redford Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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
3 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
987 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
47:1
47:1
District Rank
Old Redford Academy 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 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#843 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
38%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
970 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
98%
18%
# White Students
4 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
1%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
61
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
72
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
64
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
71
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
57
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
78
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
75
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
54
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
117
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
103
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
100
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
61
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,488 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,671 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,488
$18,370
Spending / Student
$11,671
$17,559
Best Old Redford Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Redford Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8001 W Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 543-3080
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 543-3080
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Old Redford Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17195 Redford St
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 532-7510
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 532-7510
Grades: PK-4
| 342 students
Rank: #33.
Old Redford Academy Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22122 W Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 880-1807
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 880-1807
Grades: 5-8
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Old Redford Academy School District?
Old Redford Academy School District manages 3 public schools serving 987 students.
What is the rank of Old Redford Academy School District?
Old Redford Academy School District is ranked #839 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Old Redford Academy School District?
98% of Old Redford Academy School District students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Old Redford Academy School District?
Old Redford Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 47:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Old Redford Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,671 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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