Best Schools in 48220, MI
48220, MI has 20 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,291 students. On average they score 17% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in 48220 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 48220, MI
The top high schools in 48220, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ferndale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 712 Students
2. Hazel Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hazel Park School District Of The City Of • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 587 Students
3. University High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
4. Mumford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 889 Students
5. Tri County Educational Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 346 Students
6. Oak Park High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Park School District Of The City Of • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 993 Students
7. Pershing High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
Best Middle Schools in 48220, MI
The top middle schools in 48220, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ferndale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 540 Students
2. Hazel Park Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hazel Park School District Of The City Of • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 430 Students
3. Oak Park Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Park School District Of The City Of • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 694 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 48220, MI
The top elementary schools in 48220, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 536 Students
2. Palmer Park Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 425 Students
3. Pasteur Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 312 Students
4. Key Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Park School District Of The City Of • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 541 Students
5. Nolan Elementarymiddle School
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Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 449 Students
6. Ferndale Montessori Center
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Ferndale Montessori Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 61 Students
7. Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 476 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 48220, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
48220, MI has a total population of 21,564 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 48220, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 48220, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 48220, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 48220, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 48220, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 48220, MI
How many schools are in 48220, MI?
48220, MI has 20 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,291 students in total.
How do schools in 48220 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 48220 score 17% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in 48220 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 48220?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations