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South Redford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,753 students in South Redford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in South Redford School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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
3,470 Schools
# Students
2,753 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Redford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#665 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
78%
18%
% White
11%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,054 is higher than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,975 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,054
$18,604
Spending / Student
$16,975
$17,782
Best South Redford School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10000 Crosley
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-2455
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-2455
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Jane Addams Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14025 Berwyn
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-8064
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-8064
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26555 Westfield
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 937-2330
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 937-2330
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Vandenberg Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24901 Cathedral
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-0300
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-0300
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
John D Pierce Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25605 Orangelawn
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 937-8880
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 937-8880
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Lee M Thurston High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26255 Schoolcraft
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-0600
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Redford School District?
South Redford School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,753 students.
What is the rank of South Redford School District?
South Redford School District is ranked #675 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Redford School District?
78% of South Redford School District students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Redford School District?
South Redford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is South Redford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,975 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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