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South Redford School District

26141 Schoolcraft
Redford, MI 48239-2775

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Bottom 50%

Tel: (313) 535-4000

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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 7 public schools serving 2,779 students in South Redford School District. This district's average is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.

Public Schools in South Redford School District have an score of 16% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview

This School District

This State (MI)

# Schools

7 Schools

3,506 Schools

# Students

2,779 Students

1,376,294 Students

# Teachers

175 Teachers

82,370 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

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Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	South Redford School District	Michigan
Kind	181	125
1	194	114
2	200	116
3	176	113
4	222	115
5	184	114
6	190	115
7	207	117
8	203	116
9	227	129
10	228	128
11	259	124
12	308	123

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">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.

This School District

State Average (MI)

#665 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

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Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	South Redford School District
2023	#665
2022	#693
2021	#687
2019	#636
2018	#646
2017	#652
2016	#639
2015	#643
2014	#627
2013	#623
2012	#624

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16%

35%

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Math Proficiency Trends
Year	South Redford School District	Michigan
2023	16%	35%
2022	14%	34%
2021	11%	36%
2019	20%	40%
2018	17%	37%
2017	20%	39%
2016	21%	38%
2015	21%	37%
2014	27%	41%
2013	26%	41%
2012	23%	37%

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27%

45%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	South Redford School District	Michigan
2022	27%	45%
2021	29%	48%
2019	36%	49%
2018	17%	43%
2017	33%	49%
2016	39%	50%
2015	37%	49%
2014	59%	67%
2013	58%	65%
2012	55%	64%
2011	76%	80%

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22%

38%

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Science Proficiency Trends
Year	South Redford School District	Michigan
2022	22%	38%
2021	12%	23%

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87%

81%

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Graduation Rate Trends
Year	South Redford School District	Michigan
2023	87%	81%
2022	91%	81%
2021	84%	84%
2020	89%	86%
2019	89%	85%
2018	94%	85%
2017	87%	85%
2016	86%	85%
2015	85%	85%
2014	91%	84%
2013	91%	84%

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:

0.38

0.56

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Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	South Redford School District	Michigan
2023	0.37	0.55
2022	0.39	0.55
2021	0.40	0.54
2020	0.41	0.53
2019	0.41	0.53
2018	0.44	0.53
2017	0.44	0.53
2016	0.46	0.52
2015	0.48	0.50
2014	0.51	0.50
2013	0.53	0.49
2012	0.54	0.49
2011	0.55	0.48
2010	0.54	0.47
2009	0.55	0.46
2008	0.55	0.46
2007	0.55	0.46
2006	0.56	0.43
2005	0.53	0.44
2004	0.51	0.43
2003	0.48	0.44
2002	0.46	0.42
2001	0.39	0.42
2000	0.31	0.40
1999	0.25	0.40
1998	0.22	0.40
1997	0.19	0.39
1996	0.14	0.39
1995	0.11	0.37
1994	0.09	0.35
1993	0.08	0.35
1992	0.06	0.35
1991	0.08	0.37

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% American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2020)
Year	South Redford School District	Michigan
2020	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%
2014	2%	1%
2013	1%	2%
2012	1%	1%
2011	1%	1%
2010	2%	2%
2009	1%	1%
2008	2%	1%
2006	1%	1%

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% Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	South Redford School District	Michigan
2023	1%	3%
2022	1%	3%
2020	1%	3%
2019	1%	3%
2014	1%	3%
2013	1%	3%
2012	1%	3%
2011	1%	3%
2010	1%	3%
2009	1%	3%
2008	1%	3%
2007	2%	3%
2006	1%	2%
2005	2%	2%
2004	1%	2%
2003	1%	2%
2002	3%	2%
2001	1%	2%
1999	2%	2%
1998	2%	2%
1997	1%	2%
1996	1%	2%
1995	1%	1%
1994	1%	1%
1993	1%	1%
1992	1%	1%
1991	1%	2%
1990	1%	1%

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% Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	South Redford School District	Michigan
2023	4%	9%
2022	4%	9%
2021	5%	8%
2020	3%	8%
2019	3%	8%
2018	3%	8%
2017	3%	8%
2016	4%	7%
2015	3%	7%
2014	3%	7%
2013	4%	6%
2012	3%	6%
2011	4%	6%
2010	3%	5%
2009	4%	5%
2008	3%	5%
2007	3%	4%
2006	4%	4%
2005	3%	4%
2004	3%	4%
2003	3%	4%
2002	3%	4%
2001	2%	4%
2000	3%	3%
1999	1%	3%
1998	1%	3%
1997	2%	3%
1996	1%	3%
1995	1%	3%
1994	1%	2%
1993	1%	2%
1992	1%	2%
1991	1%	2%

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% Black

78%

18%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	South Redford School District	Michigan
2023	78%	18%
2022	77%	18%
2021	76%	18%
2020	75%	18%
2019	75%	18%
2018	72%	18%
2017	72%	18%
2016	70%	18%
2015	69%	18%
2014	65%	18%
2013	63%	18%
2012	60%	19%
2011	58%	19%
2010	57%	20%
2009	55%	20%
2008	51%	20%
2007	48%	20%
2006	44%	20%
2005	38%	20%
2004	35%	20%
2003	30%	20%
2002	25%	20%
2001	21%	19%
2000	15%	19%
1999	11%	19%
1998	9%	19%
1997	8%	18%
1996	5%	18%
1995	4%	18%
1994	3%	17%
1993	2%	17%
1992	2%	17%
1991	2%	17%

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% White

11%

63%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	South Redford School District	Michigan
2023	11%	64%
2022	12%	64%
2021	13%	65%
2020	15%	66%
2019	15%	66%
2018	19%	66%
2017	19%	66%
2016	21%	67%
2015	23%	68%
2014	25%	69%
2013	28%	69%
2012	32%	69%
2011	34%	70%
2010	37%	70%
2009	39%	71%
2008	43%	71%
2007	47%	71%
2006	50%	73%
2005	57%	72%
2004	61%	73%
2003	66%	72%
2002	69%	73%
2001	76%	74%
2000	82%	75%
1999	86%	75%
1998	88%	75%
1997	89%	76%
1996	93%	76%
1995	94%	77%
1994	95%	79%
1993	96%	79%
1992	96%	79%
1991	96%	78%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	South Redford School District	Michigan
2023	6%	5%
2022	6%	5%
2021	6%	5%
2020	5%	4%
2019	5%	4%
2018	6%	4%
2017	6%	4%
2016	5%	3%
2015	5%	3%
2014	4%	2%
2013	3%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,876 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $16,816 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

This School District

This State (MI)

Total Revenue

$53 MM

$25,476 MM

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Total Revenues Trends
Year	South Redford School District	Michigan
2023	$52 MM	$12 MM
2022	$50 MM	$11 MM
2021	$52 MM	$12 MM
2020	$50 MM	$11 MM
2019	$49 MM	$11 MM
2018	$47 MM	$10 MM
2017	$44 MM	$10 MM
2016	$42 MM	$10 MM
2015	$38 MM	$11 MM
2014	$37 MM	$10 MM
2012	$35 MM	$10 MM
2011	$38 MM	$11 MM
2010	$38 MM	$11 MM
2009	$36 MM	$11 MM
2008	$36 MM	$11 MM
2007	$37 MM	$10 MM
2006	$36 MM	$10 MM
2005	$31 MM	$10 MM
2004	$32 MM	$10 MM
2003	$34 MM	$10 MM
2002	$33 MM	$10 MM
2001	$32 MM	$10 MM
2000	$30 MM	$9 MM
1999	$30 MM	$9 MM
1998	$31 MM	$10 MM
1997	$26 MM	$10 MM
1996	$23 MM	$10 MM
1995	$22 MM	$10 MM

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Spending

$47 MM

$24,351 MM

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Total Expenditure Trends
Year	South Redford School District	Michigan
2023	$47 MM	$11 MM
2022	$45 MM	$11 MM
2021	$47 MM	$11 MM
2020	$45 MM	$11 MM
2019	$46 MM	$10 MM
2018	$42 MM	$10 MM
2017	$40 MM	$10 MM
2016	$40 MM	$10 MM
2015	$36 MM	$11 MM
2014	$35 MM	$9 MM
2012	$35 MM	$10 MM
2011	$35 MM	$10 MM
2010	$36 MM	$11 MM
2009	$37 MM	$11 MM
2008	$42 MM	$11 MM
2007	$54 MM	$11 MM
2006	$37 MM	$11 MM
2005	$31 MM	$10 MM
2004	$32 MM	$11 MM
2003	$31 MM	$11 MM
2002	$30 MM	$10 MM
2001	$32 MM	$10 MM
2000	$34 MM	$9 MM
1999	$46 MM	$10 MM
1998	$41 MM	$10 MM
1997	$25 MM	$10 MM
1996	$23 MM	$10 MM
1995	$22 MM	$10 MM

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Revenue / Student

$18,876

$18,510

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Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	South Redford School District	Michigan
2023	$18,775	$16,123
2022	$16,171	$14,589
2021	$16,674	$15,927
2020	$16,171	$14,589
2019	$15,275	$14,099
2018	$14,419	$14,094
2017	$13,482	$13,305
2016	$13,183	$13,102
2015	$11,998	$11,681
2014	$11,572	$12,204
2012	$10,855	$12,235
2011	$11,620	$12,684
2010	$10,936	$11,681
2009	$10,794	$11,537
2008	$10,435	$11,222
2007	$10,839	$10,819
2006	$10,468	$9,793
2005	$9,516	$9,706
2004	$9,490	$9,471
2003	$9,710	$9,243
2002	$9,423	$8,687
2001	$9,083	$8,215
2000	$8,791	$7,511
1999	$8,774	$7,057
1998	$9,003	$7,001
1997	$7,415	$6,567
1995	$6,591	$6,044
1992	$5,529	$5,111

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Spending / Student

$16,816

$17,693

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Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	South Redford School District	Michigan
2023	$16,725	$15,270
2022	$14,595	$14,302
2021	$14,854	$15,085
2020	$14,595	$14,302
2019	$14,125	$13,858
2018	$12,829	$13,691
2017	$12,354	$13,192
2016	$12,687	$12,965
2015	$11,516	$11,849
2014	$10,945	$12,085
2012	$10,649	$12,141
2011	$10,900	$12,422
2010	$10,496	$11,849
2009	$10,973	$11,612
2008	$12,009	$11,334
2007	$15,925	$10,901
2006	$10,862	$10,200
2005	$9,502	$9,852
2004	$9,448	$9,880
2003	$8,690	$9,552
2002	$8,815	$8,745
2001	$9,052	$8,343
2000	$10,045	$7,542
1999	$13,402	$7,404
1998	$11,746	$7,125
1997	$7,074	$6,851
1995	$6,473	$5,989
1992	$5,532	$5,102

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Best South Redford School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Fisher Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

10000 Crosley
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-2455

Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #22.

Jane Addams Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

14025 Berwyn
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-8064

Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: #33.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

26555 Westfield
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 937-2330

Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: #44.

Vandenberg Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

24901 Cathedral
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-0300

Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #55.

John D Pierce Middle School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

25605 Orangelawn
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 937-8880

Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: #66.

Lee M Thurston High School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

26255 Schoolcraft
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-0600

Gr: 9-12 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #77.

Soar Academic Institute

Alternative School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

26141 Schoolcraft
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000

Gr: 6-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Redford School District?

South Redford School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,779 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 $16,816 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 7 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,779 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
: 87% (Top 20% in MI)
: Bottom 50%
: 16% (Btm 50%)
: 27% (Btm 50%)
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education