The Dearborn Academy School District

19310 Ford Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128-2403
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

The Dearborn Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 528 students in The Dearborn Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in The Dearborn Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,509 Schools
# Students
528 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

The Dearborn Academy 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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#755 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of The Dearborn Academy  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of The Dearborn Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Dearborn Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of The Dearborn Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
187 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
9%
# Black Students
56 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
11%
18%
# White Students
282 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
53%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
63
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
57
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
54
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
55
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
60
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
57
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,866 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,773 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of The Dearborn Academy  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$7 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of The Dearborn Academy  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,866
$18,510
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in The Dearborn Academy  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,773
$17,693
This chart displays average spending per public school student in The Dearborn Academy  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best The Dearborn Academy School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Dearborn Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
19310 Ford Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 982-1300
Grades: PK-8
| 528 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to The Dearborn Academy School District?
The Dearborn Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 528 students.
What is the rank of The Dearborn Academy School District?
The Dearborn Academy School District is ranked #750 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in The Dearborn Academy School District?
53% of The Dearborn Academy School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Dearborn Academy School District?
The Dearborn Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is The Dearborn Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,773 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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