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Dearborn Heights School District #7 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,454 students in Dearborn Heights School District #7. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Dearborn Heights School District #7 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% 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
6 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,454 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dearborn Heights School District #7, 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#676 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
14%
9%
% Black
21%
18%
% White
59%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,655 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,013 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,655
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,013
$17,693
Best Dearborn Heights School District #7 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20629 Annapolis St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1000
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #22.
Polk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4651 Polk St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-0500
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-0500
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Bedford School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Croissant St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-4100
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #44.
Oakley W Best Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22201 Powers Ave
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-3200
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #55.
Pardee School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Pardee Ave
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-5600
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #66.
Annapolis High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Clippert St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-3300
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 679 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dearborn Heights School District #7?
Dearborn Heights School District #7 manages 6 public schools serving 2,454 students.
What is the rank of Dearborn Heights School District #7?
Dearborn Heights School District #7 is ranked #692 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dearborn Heights School District #7?
59% of Dearborn Heights School District #7 students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dearborn Heights School District #7?
Dearborn Heights School District #7 has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Dearborn Heights School District #7's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,013 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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