For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,052 students in Redford Union Schools District No. 1 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 Redford Union Schools District No. 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% 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
9 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,052 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Redford Union Schools District No. 1 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 67% has increased from 53% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#749 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Graduation Rate
67%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.55
# American Indian Students
7 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
119 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
1,412 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
69%
18%
# White Students
362 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
18%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
147 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
112
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
128
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
115
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
106
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
119
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
126
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
133
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
134
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
168
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
229
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
253
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
209
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
219
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
1
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,171 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,208 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,171
$18,370
Spending / Student
$20,208
$17,559
Best Redford Union Schools District No. 1 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Redford Union Virtual Learning
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17711 Kinloch
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3700
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
Rank: #22.
Veritas
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26440 Puritan
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-3250
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-3250
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: #33.
Hilbert Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26440 Puritan
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-4000
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Redford Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17711 Kinloch
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-4200
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 736 students
Rank: #55.
Beech Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19990 Beech Daly Rd
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6100
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6100
Grades: 2-5
| 453 students
Rank: #66.
Stuckey Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26000 Fargo
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3900
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3900
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
B Beck Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
27100 Bennett
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3501
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3501
Grades: PK-K
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
26440 Puritan
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-3801
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-3801
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Macgowan School
Magnet School
17715 Brady
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3801
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3801
Grades: PK-1
| 235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Redford Union Schools District No. 1 School District?
Redford Union Schools District No. 1 School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,052 students.
What is the rank of Redford Union Schools District No. 1 School District?
Redford Union Schools District No. 1 School District is ranked #745 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 Redford Union Schools District No. 1 School District?
69% of Redford Union Schools District No. 1 School District students are Black, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Redford Union Schools District No. 1 School District?
Redford Union Schools District No. 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Redford Union Schools District No. 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,208 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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