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
Student By Grade
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.
Overall District Rank
#755 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
36%
9%
% Black
11%
18%
% White
53%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,866
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,773
$17,693
Best The Dearborn Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Dearborn Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19310 Ford Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 982-1300
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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